QDOS.ME LIMITED

⚰️Wound downdissolved
07515396 · ltd · incorporated 2011-02-03
Investment thesis
Company dissolved — not a live target.
Why interesting: Historical record only; useful for precedent research.
Why risky: Not transactable.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
51/100
Worth a look
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What this business does
Primary activity: Other information technology service activities
Sector: Information & communication
ALSO REGISTERED FOR
  • 63110Data processing, hosting and related activities
  • 94990Activities of other membership organisations n.e.c.
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)
Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 51/100 (worth a look), bankability 50/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: Resolve: Company dissolved. Company has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (50/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.

Data confidence

Overall: medium (61/100)

Adequate coverage. AI outputs are reliable for the sections scored high; verify the rest in diligence.

Company profile
address, 3 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
Confirmed no charges registered
85
Directors & officers
18 officers (4 active, 18 linked, 15 with DOB)
87
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 5 total, 5 with control declared
90
Director network
26 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
88 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
51/100Worth a look
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional 

Mixed signal. Worth opening the full target workup before deciding to pursue.

Business quality
10
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
80
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
49
Multiple red flags — proceed with caution.
Signal strength
90
Good data coverage for analysis.

Recent activity

Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
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Last 180 days
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filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (57 events)Click to expand
  1. 2024-09-18
    ⚠️
    gazette-dissolved-liquidation
    gazette · GAZ2
  2. 2024-09-18
    🏁
    Company dissolved
  3. 2024-06-18
    ⚠️
    liquidation-voluntary-creditors-return-of-final-meeting
    insolvency · LIQ14
  4. 2023-05-15
    ⚠️
    liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-affairs
    insolvency · LIQ02
  5. 2023-05-03
    📍
    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
    address · AD01
  6. 2023-05-03
    ⚠️
    liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator
    insolvency · 600
  7. 2023-05-03
    📄
    resolution
    resolution · RESOLUTIONS
  8. 2023-04-04
    📄
    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  9. 2023-03-22
    ➖
    LANE, Robert Shales resigned
    director
  10. 2022-11-30
    ➖
    TOTHOVA, Emilia resigned
    director
  11. 2022-11-30
    📄
    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  12. 2022-11-16
    📄
    cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
    persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
  13. 2022-11-16
    📄
    notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
    persons-with-significant-control · PSC01
  14. 2022-10-06
    📄
    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  15. 2022-10-05
    ➖
    GILBERT, Ruth resigned
    director
  16. 2022-03-22
    📄
    accounts-with-accounts-type-unaudited-abridged
    accounts · AA
  17. 2021-10-28
    📄
    accounts-with-accounts-type-unaudited-abridged
    accounts · AA
  18. 2021-08-11
    📍
    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
    address · AD01
  19. 2021-08-06
    📄
    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  20. 2021-07-31
    ➖
    FLANNAGAN, Terence Michael resigned
    director
  21. 2021-06-22
    📄
    change-account-reference-date-company-previous-shortened
    accounts · AA01
  22. 2021-05-26
    📍
    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
    address · AD01
  23. 2021-05-10
    📄
    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  24. 2021-05-10
    📄
    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  25. 2021-05-10
    📄
    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  26. 2021-05-10
    📄
    notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
    persons-with-significant-control · PSC01
  27. 2021-05-10
    📄
    cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
    persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
  28. 2021-05-10
    📄
    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  29. 2021-05-01
    ➕
    AKRILL, Philip Robert appointed
    director
  30. 2021-05-01
    ➕
    BAILEY, Mark Andrew appointed
    director
  31. 2021-05-01
    ➕
    FLANNAGAN, Terence Michael appointed
    director
  32. 2021-03-30
    ➖
    GILMOUR, Duncan resigned
    director
  33. 2021-02-27
    ➕
    GILBERT, Ruth appointed
    director
  34. 2018-11-14
    ➖
    AKRILL, Philip Robert resigned
    director
  35. 2017-06-12
    ➕
    TOTHOVA, Emilia appointed
    director
  36. 2016-10-31
    ➕
    AKRILL, Philip Robert appointed
    director
  37. 2016-03-02
    ➕
    GILMOUR, Duncan appointed
    director
  38. 2016-01-31
    ➖
    RIX, David Hilaire resigned
    director
  39. 2015-12-03
    ➖
    AKRILL, Philip Robert resigned
    director
  40. 2015-12-03
    ➖
    BAILEY, Mark Andrew resigned
    director
  41. 2015-07-20
    ➕
    AKRILL, Philip Robert appointed
    director
  42. 2014-12-10
    ➕
    BAILEY, Mark Andrew appointed
    director
  43. 2014-02-12
    ➕
    MANOR ADMINISTRATION LIMITED appointed
    corporate-secretary
  44. 2013-11-30
    ➖
    ADDY, William Henry resigned
    director
  45. 2013-09-30
    ➖
    BARNES, John resigned
    director
  46. 2013-08-02
    ➖
    IMCO SECRETARY LIMITED resigned
    corporate-secretary
  47. 2012-08-08
    ➕
    BARNES, John appointed
    director
  48. 2012-02-16
    ➕
    IMCO SECRETARY LIMITED appointed
    corporate-secretary
  49. 2012-01-31
    ➖
    LUPFAW SECRETARIAL LIMITED resigned
    corporate-secretary
  50. 2011-02-03
    🏢
    Company incorporated
    As QDOS.ME LIMITED
Showing most recent 50 of 57 events

Owner dependency

83/100
Critical — business is the founder

The business appears inseparable from the founder. Acquisition without a serious earn-out or meaningful transition period would likely destroy value.

FACTORS
  • +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 15 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
  • +Founder age: Director aged approximately 72 — succession pressure is live.
  • +Family involvement: Multiple officers share a surname — likely family business, which concentrates governance.

Succession & seller-readiness

83/100
Likely off-market candidate

Strong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.

SIGNALS
  • primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 72 years old. Natural succession window is now.
  • secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 15 years.
  • secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 15 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
  • supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.

Red flags

2 high ·
Company dissolved
high

Company has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.

Evidence: Dissolved on 2024-09-18

4 insolvency-related filings on record
high

Filings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.

Evidence: 2024-09-18: gazette-dissolved-liquidation; 2024-06-18: liquidation-voluntary-creditors-return-of-final-meeting

Shareholders & ownership

1 active beneficial owner
NameSharesVoting rightsNature of controlNotified
Mr Philip Robert Akrill
Individual · British · DOB 10/1954 · age 72
——sig. influencesignificant influence16/11/2022
4 historic (ceased) PSCs
  • Mrs Susan Penny Anne Akrillceased 16/11/2022· significant influence
  • Mr Duncan Gilmourceased 30/03/2021· 75-100% shares · trust interest
  • Mr Jonathan Marc Leathleyceased 30/03/2021· 75-100% shares · trust interest
  • Mr Phillip Robert Akrillceased 11/04/2018· significant influence

From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.

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Company details

Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated2011-02-03
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC62090 — Other information technology service activities

Registered office

6 Festival Building
Ashley Lane
Saltaire
BD17 7DQ

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2021-06-29
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: 2022-11-16

Officers (0 active · 14 resigned)

MANOR ADMINISTRATION LIMITED→
corporate-secretary · appointed 2014-02-12
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
AKRILL, Philip Robert→
director · ~72y · appointed 2021-05-01
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
AKRILL, Susan Penny Anne→
director · ~61y · appointed 2011-02-03
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
BAILEY, Mark Andrew→
director · ~66y · appointed 2021-05-01
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
IMCO SECRETARY LIMITED→
corporate-secretary · appointed 2012-02-16 · resigned 2013-08-02
Resigned
LUPFAW SECRETARIAL LIMITED→
corporate-secretary · appointed 2011-02-03 · resigned 2012-01-31
Resigned
ADDY, William Henry→
director · ~72y · appointed 2011-02-03 · resigned 2013-11-30
Resigned
AKRILL, Philip Robert→
director · ~72y · appointed 2016-10-31 · resigned 2018-11-14
Resigned
AKRILL, Philip Robert→
director · ~72y · appointed 2015-07-20 · resigned 2015-12-03
Resigned
BAILEY, Mark Andrew→
director · ~66y · appointed 2014-12-10 · resigned 2015-12-03
Resigned
BARNES, John→
director · ~71y · appointed 2012-08-08 · resigned 2013-09-30
Resigned
FLANNAGAN, Terence Michael→
director · ~76y · appointed 2021-05-01 · resigned 2021-07-31
Resigned
GILBERT, Ruth→
director · ~52y · appointed 2021-02-27 · resigned 2022-10-05
Resigned
GILMOUR, Duncan→
director · ~72y · appointed 2016-03-02 · resigned 2021-03-30
Resigned
LANE, Robert Shales→
director · ~76y · appointed 2011-02-03 · resigned 2023-03-22
Resigned
RIX, David Hilaire→
director · ~75y · appointed 2011-02-03 · resigned 2016-01-31
Resigned
TOTHOVA, Emilia→
director · ~44y · appointed 2017-06-12 · resigned 2022-11-30
Resigned
WING, Clifford Donald→
director · ~66y · appointed 2011-02-03 · resigned 2011-02-03
Resigned

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Recent filings (88 total)

gazette-dissolved-liquidation
gazette · GAZ2
2024-09-18
liquidation-voluntary-creditors-return-of-final-meeting
insolvency · LIQ14
2024-06-18
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-affairs
insolvency · LIQ02
2023-05-15
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2023-05-03
liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator
insolvency · 600
2023-05-03
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2023-05-03
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2023-04-04
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2022-11-30
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2022-11-16
notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC01
2022-11-16
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-11-16
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2022-10-06
accounts-with-accounts-type-unaudited-abridged
accounts · AA
2022-03-22
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2021-11-26
accounts-with-accounts-type-unaudited-abridged
accounts · AA
2021-10-28