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Direct Produce Supplies Limited

01336601

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
79 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

14TH FLOOR, LONDON, W1G 0PW
Incorporated 31/10/1977

Compliance

Last accounts

30/09/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/06/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 08/05/2026

Due 22/05/2027

On track

Industry

46310
Wholesale of fruit and vegetables

Officers

Mr Paul Beaumont

director · Since 06/07/1998

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 60

Also on 28 other boards

Mr Nicholas Laister

director · Since 01/07/1999

FRESH PRODUCE IMPORTER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 58

Also on 1 other board

Mr Robert Moser

director · Since 03/01/2017

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 50

Mr Francisco Perez Amores

director · Since 01/10/2018

COMPANY DIRECTOR

SPANISH · ENGLAND · Age 54

Mr Scott Michael Starbuck Francis

director · Since 22/04/2024

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 43

Also on 30 other boards

Stuart Michael Baxter

director · Since 01/10/2024

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 36

Mr Daryush Farshchi-Heidari

director · Since 24/09/2025

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 46

Also on 30 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

B Fresh Group Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

14th Floor, 33 Cavendish Square, London, W1G 0PW

Reg: 6897309 · Companies House · Limited By Shares

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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satisfied

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Charge
satisfied

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Created 20/01/2017Registered 20/01/2017Satisfied 27/07/2020
Charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 16/11/2016Registered 22/11/2016
Charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 25/10/2016Registered 27/10/2016
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 30/11/2012Registered 19/12/2012Satisfied 21/11/2016
charge
satisfied

GAVIN HUGHES

Created 30/11/2012Registered 04/12/2012Satisfied 16/02/2016
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 26/04/2012Registered 02/05/2012Satisfied 21/11/2016
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 07/02/2011Registered 17/02/2011Satisfied 21/11/2016
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 14/01/2000Registered 24/01/2000Satisfied 21/03/2005
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 30/05/1996Registered 04/06/1996Satisfied 13/02/2001
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 18/06/1987Registered 29/06/1987Satisfied 14/09/1990
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 08/07/1983Registered 15/07/1983Satisfied 03/05/2007
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 18/04/1983Registered 22/04/1983Satisfied 13/02/2001
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 19/05/1982Registered 26/05/1982

CompanyRankvs 119+ SIC 46310 peers
66

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.5× · 16/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength25/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees15/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity16/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity15/15 pts

One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.

Filing compliance15/15 pts

Full 15 points when both annual accounts and confirmation statement are filed on time. Points are deducted for each overdue filing.

Risk deductions

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Going Concern Doubt

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the Company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going co

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/09/2024

Turnover

£623.1M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£30.1M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£16.6M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£8.2M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£29.6M

Working capital

Current Assets

£88.4M

Current Liabilities

£58.8M

Fixed Assets

£498k

Debtors

£69.2M

Cost of Sales

£592.0M

Gross Profit

£31.0M

Admin Expenses

£24.3M

Operating Profit

£7.8M

Profit After Tax

£6.2M

114avg. employees+22

Tax at Year End(2021)

Dividends paid-£2.5M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£10.6M
NI contributions£965k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£30.1M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.50+£6.2M
20231.52+£4.4M
20221.41+£5.3M
20211.34+£3.4M
20201.30+£738k
20191.41

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.