ASCO UK LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
53Fair
2.7vs last year
#3462 in UK
#137 in Distribution And Delivery
#157 in Scotland

Company Information

Company Number
SC029934
Registered Address
Asco Group Headquarters Unit A, 11 Harvest Avenue, D2 Business Park, Dyce, Aberdeen, AB21 0BQ
Status
Active
Employee Count
949
Turnover
£342,635,000
EBITDA
£30,704,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
15 March 1954
Nature of Business
96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified
Industries
Distribution And Delivery
Region
Scotland

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
41 days
Shortest Period:45 days
Longest Period:0 days
Max Contractual:60 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
28%
31-60 Days
62%
After 60 Days
10%
Not Paid Within Terms32%

Payment Features

Participates in Codes✗ No
E-Invoicing✗ No
Supply Chain Finance✗ No

Payment Score History

Excellent (80+) Good (60-79) Fair (40-59) Poor (20-39) Very Poor (<20)

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2024-11-18
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 202516 Jul 20254131%53%16%35%
01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 202431 Jan 20254328%57%15%39%
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202331 Jan 20244032%60%8%29%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202225 Jul 20223642%51%7%24%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202128 Jan 20224228%56%16%35%
01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 202030 Jul 20203837%52%11%32%
01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 201927 Jan 20203738%52%10%26%
01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 201924 Jul 20193836%54%10%29%
01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 201828 Jan 20193933%55%12%33%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201824 Jul 20183835%57%8%33%

Payment Time Trends

Payment Distribution Trends

Invoice Payment Practices

This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

Standard terms 45 days from receipt of correctly prepared and adequately supported invoice.

Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

No additional information

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

60

Dispute Resolution Process

Disputes related to payments are dealt with in first instance by the finance shared services team via email (accountspayable@ascoworld.com). In the event that a resolution is not achieved, disputes may be escalated as appropriate.

Other Payment Information

Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?

For example, signatories to The Prompt Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.

Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?

This is where suppliers can electronically submit and track invoices. It's not just allowing suppliers to email them an invoice.

Does this business offer supply chain finance?

This is where a supplier who has submitted an invoice can be paid by a third-party finance provider earlier than the agreed payment date. The business would then pay the finance provider the invoiced sum.

Under its payment practices and policies, can this business deduct sums from payments under qualifying contracts as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

No information available

Company Summary

ASCO UK LIMITED is a leading provider of supply chain management and logistics services for the oil and gas industry in the United Kingdom. The company offers a wide range of services including procurement, marine and port operations, and transportation.

ASCO UK LIMITED is committed to sustainability and has implemented various programs to reduce its environmental impact. This includes using renewable energy sources, reducing waste and emissions, and promoting sustainable practices among its employees and suppliers.

The company's products and services are tailored to meet the specific needs of the oil and gas industry, including supply chain management, warehousing, logistics, and materials management. They also provide specialized services such as decommissioning and waste management for the energy sector.

The key people at ASCO UK LIMITED include the managing director, Craig Lennox, who has over 20 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, and the chairman, Peter France, who has extensive experience in logistics and supply chain management.

The company's website, www.ascoworld.com, provides detailed information about its services, sustainability initiatives, and company news. The registered office address is ASCO UK LIMITED, 6th Floor, 20 Chapel Street, Aberdeen AB10 1SP, United Kingdom.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£8,580,000
Net Worth
£82,167,000
Total Current Assets
£148,293,000
Total Current Liabilities
£75,768,000

Company Location