ACCESS CONTRACTING LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
03240798 · ltd · incorporated 1996-08-22
Investment thesis
Well-run mature business — low negotiation leverage; premium likely.
Why interesting: Textbook target; clean filings, stable trading.
Why risky: No pressure on seller; any deal likely at full price.
Opportunity decay
hardening · 12-months
Already tight — no obvious softening catalysts on the horizon.
- · Thesis: well-run, low negotiation leverage
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
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Opportunity
77/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Technical testing and analysis
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and bankable structure.
Opportunity 77/100 (strong), bankability 77/100. Strong seller-intent signal (60/100, director aged 59). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 4 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (65/100).
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Refinance opportunity
6 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 27.9y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 27.9 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 4 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 30/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (60/100)Adequate coverage. AI outputs are reliable for the sections scored high; verify the rest in diligence.
Company profile
address, 1 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
6 charges (6/6 with lender, 6/6 with type)
90
Directors & officers
17 officers (4 active, 17 linked, 10 with DOB)
82
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
13 connected companies via shared directors
84
Filing history
147 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
77/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
70
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
77
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
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filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (65 events)Click to expand
- 2025-07-31📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2025-07-31📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2025-07-31📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2025-07-31📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2025-06-11➕WARD, Gregory appointeddirector
- 2025-06-11➖VARTY, Nikhil Madhukar resigneddirector
- 2025-06-11📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-06-11📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-11-14📄change-account-reference-date-company-current-extendedaccounts · AA01
- 2024-08-21📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2024-08-21📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2024-08-21📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2024-08-21📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2024-08-13📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-08-13📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-08-13📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-08-12➕IRVINE, John Alexander appointeddirector
- 2024-08-12➖COATES, Adam John resigneddirector
- 2024-08-12➕VARTY, Nikhil Madhukar appointeddirector
- 2023-08-04📄change-account-reference-date-company-current-extendedaccounts · AA01
- 2023-06-16📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2023-06-16📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2023-06-16📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2023-06-16📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2023-06-05📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2023-06-05📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2023-01-03📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-12-31➖WATFORD, Mark resigneddirector
- 2021-10-27🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2021-10-27🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2021-10-27🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2020-09-23🔒Charge registered #6Lender: Lucid Trustee Services Limited
- 2019-11-13🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Lucid Trustee Services Limited
- 2019-10-16➕COATES, Adam John appointeddirector
- 2019-10-10➖BEDFORD, Sally Ann resigneddirector
- 2019-10-09🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Lucid Trustee Services Limited
- 2019-09-17🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2019-09-17🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2019-03-22🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC
- 2018-11-30➖HAYES, Nicholas Sven resigneddirector
- 2015-12-11🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2015-11-30➕COATES, Adam appointedsecretary
- 2015-11-30➕TEASDALE, Paul William appointeddirector
- 2015-11-30➕BEDFORD, Sally Ann appointeddirector
- 2015-11-30➖HAYES, Kathryn Ann resigneddirector
- 2015-11-30➕WATFORD, Mark appointeddirector
- 2015-11-16🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2013-07-31➖HAYES, Peter resignedsecretary
- 2006-04-03➕HAYES, Peter appointedsecretary
- 2006-03-18➖HEPWORTH, Christopher John resignedsecretary
Showing most recent 50 of 65 events
Owner dependency
58/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 59 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
45/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 59. Early succession window.
- supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.
Red flags
1 med ·Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
Group structure
Ptsg Access & Safety Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Ptsg Access & Safety Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
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ACCESS CONTRACTING LIMITED
This company · 03240798
Parent relationships inferred from Persons with Significant Control filings. Full subsidiary tree requires reverse-lookup (coming).
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ptsg Access & Safety Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | — | 75-100% shares | 06/04/2016 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1996-08-22
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC71200 — Technical testing and analysis
Registered office
13 Flemming Court
Whistler Drive
Castleford
West Yorkshire
WF10 5HW
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-28
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-09-05
Last: 2025-08-22
Officers (4 active · 13 resigned)
Active
IRVINE, John Alexander→
Activedirector · ~52y · appointed 2024-08-12
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TEASDALE, Paul William→
Activedirector · ~59y · appointed 2015-11-30
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WARD, Gregory→
Activedirector · ~53y · appointed 2025-06-11
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HAYES, Peter→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2006-04-03 · resigned 2013-07-31
HAYES, Peter→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1996-08-22 · resigned 2004-10-07
HEPWORTH, Christopher John→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2005-11-03 · resigned 2006-03-18
HOLMES, Paul Derek→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2005-05-09 · resigned 2005-09-26
FORM 10 SECRETARIES FD LTD→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1996-08-22 · resigned 1996-08-27
BEDFORD, Sally Ann→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2015-11-30 · resigned 2019-10-10
CAMERON, Stuart Andrew→
Resigneddirector · ~53y · appointed 1998-06-12 · resigned 2006-03-18
COATES, Adam John→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2019-10-16 · resigned 2024-08-12
HAYES, Kathryn Ann→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 1996-08-22 · resigned 2015-11-30
HAYES, Nicholas Sven→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 1996-08-22 · resigned 2018-11-30
VARTY, Nikhil Madhukar→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2024-08-12 · resigned 2025-06-11
WATFORD, Mark→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2015-11-30 · resigned 2022-12-31
FORM 10 DIRECTORS FD LTD→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-director · appointed 1996-08-22 · resigned 1996-08-27
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Mortgages & charges
6
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:6 of 6 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Lucid Trustee Services Lucid Trustee Services Limited | A registered charge | 1 property | 23/09/2020 | 27/10/2021 | |
| satisfied | Lucid Trustee Services Lucid Trustee Services Limited | A registered charge | — | 13/11/2019 | 27/10/2021 | |
| satisfied | Lucid Trustee Services Lucid Trustee Services Limited | A registered charge | 1 property | 09/10/2019 | 27/10/2021 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 22/03/2019 | 17/09/2019 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 11/12/2015 | 17/09/2019 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Mortgage debenture | 1 property | 09/07/1998 | 16/11/2015 |
Recent filings (147 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-08-26
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2025-07-31
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2025-07-31
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2025-07-31
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2025-07-31
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-06-11
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-06-11
change-account-reference-date-company-current-extended
accounts · AA01
2024-11-14
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-08-27
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2024-08-21
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2024-08-21
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2024-08-21
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2024-08-21
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-08-13
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-08-13