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Bates Office Services Ltd

03352929

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 15 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

UNITS A1 - A4 KNIGHTS PARK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, ROCHESTER, ME2 2LS
Incorporated 15/04/1997

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

46900
Non-specialised wholesale trade

Officers

Mrs Jacqueline Edmonds

director · Since 24/04/1997

FINANCIAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 60

Also on 4 other boards

Mr Michael Edmonds

director · Since 24/04/1997

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 59

Also on 5 other boards

Miss Jacqueline Edmonds

secretary · Since 24/04/1997

FINANCIAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 60

Mr Spencer Osborne

director · Since 01/05/1998

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 58

Also on 1 other board

Mr Mark Garside

director · Since 01/08/2013

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 58

Mr David Simon Taylor

director · Since 08/03/2018

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 49

Also on 2 other boards

Rebecca Hensman

director · Since 30/06/2021

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 31

Mrs Jennifer Victoria Samuels

director · Since 26/02/2025

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 33

Mr Michael Lambert

director · Since 14/01/2026

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 49

Persons with Significant Control

Bosl (Holdings) Limited

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

Unit A1-A4 Knights Park Industrial Estate, Knight Road, Rochester, ME2 2LS

Reg: 15518422 · England And Wales · Limited Company

Notified 07/05/2024

Former PSCs

Mr Michael Edmonds

Ceased 07/05/2024

Charges15 outstanding

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Created 11/12/2009Registered 15/12/2009
charge
outstanding

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Created 30/05/1997Registered 04/06/1997

CompanyRankvs 1488+ SIC 46900 peers
62

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.34× · 12/20
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.

Liquidity12/20 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 30/04/2025

Turnover

£39.8M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£4.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£1.7M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£3.6M

Working capital

Current Assets

£14.3M

Current Liabilities

£10.7M

Fixed Assets

£1.1M

Debtors

£13.1M

Cost of Sales

£28.0M

Gross Profit

£11.8M

Admin Expenses

£9.8M

Operating Profit

£2.0M

Profit After Tax

£1.8M

152avg. employees+11

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£358k
Dividends paid-£1.8M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£5.6M
NI contributions£564k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£672k
Assets less current liabilities£4.8M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.34-£8k
20240.92+£506k
20230.95

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.