BEAR SCOTLAND LIMITED

Company Information

Company Number
SC206139
Registered Address
Bear House,Inveralmond Road, Inveralmond Industrial Estate, Perth, PH1 3TW
Status
Active
Employee Count
892.0
Turnover
225455000.0
EBITDA
7480000.0

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
11 April 2000
Nature of Business
42110 - Construction of roads and motorways
Industries
Property,Infrastructure And Construction,Travel And Transportation
Region
Tayside

Company Location

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Financial Metrics

Cash
£18,586,647.00
Net Worth
£15,371,523.00
Total Current Assets
£32,637,902.00
Total Current Liabilities
£22,339,598.00
Reporting Period
2023-07-01 to 2023-12-31Filed: 2024-01-31

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
44 days
Shortest Period:14 days
Longest Period:90 days
Max Contractual:60 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
33%
31-60 Days
51%
After 60 Days
16%
Not Paid Within Terms23%

Payment Features

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

Payment Time Trends

Dec 2023Jun 2023Dec 2022Jun 2022Dec 2021Jun 2021Dec 2020Jun 2020Dec 2019Jun 2019Dec 2018Jun 2018015304560

Payment Distribution Trends

Dec 2023Jun 2023Dec 2022Jun 2022Dec 2021Jun 2021Dec 2020Jun 2020Dec 2019Jun 2019Dec 2018Jun 2018020406080

Performance Reports History

Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202331 Jan 20244433%51%16%23%
01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 202328 Jul 20232533%51%17%33%
01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 202231 Jan 20234333%48%18%35%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202229 Jul 20224139%47%14%30%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202131 Jan 20223950%40%10%26%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202131 Jul 20214229%57%14%61%
01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 202029 Jan 20213749%41%10%44%
01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 202031 Jul 20203455%37%8%35%
01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 201931 Jan 20203363%31%6%28%
01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 201931 Jul 20193161%35%4%22%
01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 201830 Jan 20193552%39%9%25%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201826 Jul 20183551%42%7%45%

Company Summary

BEAR SCOTLAND LIMITED is a leading infrastructure services company based in Scotland

They provide a wide range of sustainable solutions for roads, bridges, and other transportation networks

Their sustainability program is focused on reducing carbon emissions and promoting a greener environment

They have implemented various initiatives such as using renewable energy sources, promoting recycling and waste reduction, and reducing their carbon footprint through efficient operations

BEAR Scotland Limited is committed to sustainable development and has received various awards and recognition for their efforts

The company offers a range of products and services including road maintenance, winter maintenance, bridge inspections and repairs, traffic management, and construction projects

They work closely with their clients to provide innovative and cost-effective solutions, while also ensuring minimal impact on the environment

The key people at BEAR Scotland Limited include their Managing Director, Iain Murray, and their Director of Operations, Andy Thompson

They lead a team of highly skilled and dedicated professionals who are committed to delivering high-quality services

For more information on their products and services, or to get in touch with their team, you can visit their website at www.bearscotland.co.uk

Their registered office address is at BEAR Scotland Limited, Unit 11, Cliftonhall Road, Newbridge, Edinburgh, EH28 8TW

BEAR Scotland Limited is a subsidiary of the BEAR Scotland Group and is a part of the Eurovia UK Group, a leading provider of transport infrastructure services

Company Review

Trend Analysis

The average time for BEAR SCOTLAND LIMITED to pay invoices has fluctuated over the past three periods, with a decrease from 35 days in 2018 to 25 days in 2023. However, there was a slight increase in 2021 to 42 days before dropping again in 2022.

Volatility Analysis

The volatility of the % Invoices paid later than 60 days has been high, with the highest percentage being 18% in 2022 and the lowest being 4% in 2019. The % Invoices not paid within agreed terms has also been volatile, with the highest percentage being 61% in 2021 and the lowest being 22% in 2019.

Summary Analysis

From 2018 to 2023, there has been a decrease in the average time for BEAR SCOTLAND LIMITED to pay invoices, with the lowest being 25 days in 2023. The % Invoices paid within 30 days has also increased from 51% in 2018 to 33% in 2023. However, there has been an increase in the % Invoices paid between 31 and 60 days, reaching its highest at 57% in 2021. The % Invoices paid later than 60 days has also fluctuated, with the highest being 18% in 2022 and the lowest being 4% in 2019. The % Invoices not paid within agreed terms has also been volatile, with the highest being 61% in 2021 and the lowest being 22% in 2019.

Invoice Payment Practices

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

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

30 days end of month

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

No

Any other information about payment terms

N/A

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

60

Dispute Resolution Process

All disputes are handled by our Finance Services team who strive to resolve these in a timely manner. Escalation to the Finance Services Manager or another senior manager within the company.

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