QTS GROUP LTD.

PaymentCheck Score 2025
58Fair
3.1vs last year
#3190 in UK
#148 in Education
#144 in Scotland

Company Information

Company Number
SC346116
Registered Address
Rench Farm, Drumclog, Strathaven, South Lanarkshire, ML10 6QJ
Status
Active
Employee Count
625
Turnover
£139,304,000
EBITDA
£17,345,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
24 July 2008
Nature of Business
42990 - Construction of other civil engineering projects not elsewhere classified
64209 - Activities of other holding companies not elsewhere classified
82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified
Industries
Education, Human Resources, Recruitment And Admin, Property, Infrastructure And Construction, Train Travel
Region
Scotland

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
39 days
Shortest Period:7 days
Longest Period:60 days
Max Contractual:60 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
27%
31-60 Days
62%
After 60 Days
11%
Not Paid Within Terms27%

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: 2024-10-25
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Apr 2025 - 30 Sept 202507 Oct 20253531%60%9%20%
01 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 202516 Jul 20253823%66%11%28%
01 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 202423 Apr 20243829%60%11%21%
01 Apr 2023 - 30 Sept 202315 Oct 20233532%61%7%22%
01 Apr 2022 - 30 Sept 202226 Oct 20223338%57%5%17%
01 Apr 2021 - 30 Sept 202128 Oct 20213145%52%3%8%
01 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 202128 Apr 20212852%44%4%6%
01 Apr 2019 - 30 Sept 201931 Oct 20193143%52%5%18%

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

Payment terms are agreed with suppliers as part of the contract negations. The most frequently used terms are 30 days.

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

QTS Group Ltd aims to resolve disputes through effective dialogue with the relevant suppliers. The Procurement and Commercial teams try to resolve disputes at the earliest possible opportunity. Where it is not possible to reach agreement a number of potential dispute resolution methods may be used (eg mediation, adjudication, arbitration, litigation, expert determination).

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

QTS GROUP LTD. is a leading infrastructure support services company based in the UK. They specialize in providing innovative solutions for the transportation, utilities, and construction industries.

Their sustainability program focuses on reducing their carbon footprint and promoting environmental responsibility. They have implemented sustainable practices such as using renewable energy sources, reducing waste, and promoting eco-friendly transportation methods.

QTS GROUP LTD. offers a wide range of products and services including civil engineering, railway maintenance, and vegetation management. They also provide specialized services such as trackside vegetation control, bridge inspections, and geotechnical surveys.

The company is led by a team of experienced and knowledgeable professionals, including Managing Director Alan McLeish and Operations Director David McRobbie.

To contact QTS GROUP LTD., individuals can visit their website at www.qtsgroup.com or reach them at their registered office address: Murray House, 17 Murray Street, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA3 1QG.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£2,551,000
Net Worth
£18,626,000
Total Current Assets
£24,626,000
Total Current Liabilities
£24,289,000

Company Location