GTS SOLUTIONS CIC
🌳Matureactive
SC431031 · ltd · incorporated 2012-08-23
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
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
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Opportunity
79/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Technical and vocational secondary education
Sector: Education
ALSO REGISTERED FOR
- 85600Educational support services
Investor take
PursueActive trading company with a 68-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.
Opportunity 79/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. Strong seller-intent signal (63/100, director aged 68). 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
5 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 12.5y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 12.5 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 4 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 25/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (62/100)Adequate coverage. AI outputs are reliable for the sections scored high; verify the rest in diligence.
Company profile
address, 2 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
5 charges (5/5 with lender, 5/5 with type)
90
Directors & officers
14 officers (4 active, 14 linked, 14 with DOB)
90
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 4 total, 4 with control declared
90
Director network
15 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
74 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
79/100Strong
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
85
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
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 (52 events)Click to expand
- 2025-09-29📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2024-12-20📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-12-20📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-12-16➕CHALMERS, Craig appointeddirector
- 2024-12-16➕MCDOUGALL, Andrew appointeddirector
- 2024-12-12📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-12-11➖JANSCH, Steven William resigneddirector
- 2024-10-01📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2023-11-08📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-08-10📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2023-08-10📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2023-08-10📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2023-07-28📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-07-28📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC02
- 2023-07-27➕NICOLL, Stuart appointeddirector
- 2023-07-27➖THEWLIS, Christopher Robin resigneddirector
- 2023-07-27📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-07-27📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2023-07-27🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Gts Ssas
- 2023-07-27🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Christopher Thewlis
- 2023-07-27🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Christopher Thewlis
- 2023-07-23📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2023-04-25📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2022-09-28📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-08-02➖CAMERON, Brian Maurice resigneddirector
- 2022-08-02📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-08-02📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-08-01➕JANSCH, Steven William appointeddirector
- 2021-10-12📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2021-09-23📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-07-31➖HORAM, Roger Andrew resigneddirector
- 2020-10-01➖SMITH, Tracey resigneddirector
- 2020-06-01➕PATERSON, Stephen Liston Lindsay appointeddirector
- 2020-01-15➕HORAM, Roger Andrew appointeddirector
- 2019-12-28➕CAMERON, Brian Maurice appointeddirector
- 2019-10-23➖HAMILTON, Lindsay resigneddirector
- 2019-10-23➕SMITH, Tracey appointeddirector
- 2019-09-17➖ALLAN, Alistair John resigneddirector
- 2019-04-29🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2018-11-21🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Bibby Factors Scotland Limited
- 2018-11-02➖HUNTER, Adam Roderick resigneddirector
- 2018-05-18🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2017-11-06➕HAMILTON, Lindsay appointeddirector
- 2017-06-12➕HUNTER, Adam Roderick appointeddirector
- 2016-01-06➖HUNTER, Adam Roderick resigneddirector
- 2015-04-20➕HUNTER, Adam Roderick appointeddirector
- 2015-03-04➕ALLAN, Alistair John appointeddirector
- 2014-11-28➖COWAN, Grace resigneddirector
- 2013-11-11🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Bibby Factors Northeast Limited
- 2012-08-23🏢Company incorporatedAs GTS SOLUTIONS CIC
Showing most recent 50 of 52 events
Owner dependency
55/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- -4 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 68 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
50/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 68. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
Red flags
cleanNo red flags detected from available public data. (This is not a clean bill of health — detailed accounts review still recommended.)
Group structure
Gts Holdings (S And S) Ltd is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Gts Holdings (S And S) Ltd
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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GTS SOLUTIONS CIC
This company · SC431031
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Gts Holdings (S And S) Ltd Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 27/07/2023 |
3 historic (ceased) PSCs
- Mr Christopher Robin Thewlisceased 27/07/2023· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control · firm interest
- Ms Tracey Sharon Smithceased 01/10/2020· 75-100% shares
- Mr Christopher Robin Thewlisceased 17/12/2018· 75-100% shares
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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| HONEY BUNNY CHILDCARE LIMITED→ SC501015 · est 2015 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 11y | — | — |
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| HUNGARIAN SCHOOL AND CULTURAL ASSOCIATION OF EDINBURGH COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY→ SC696929 · est 2021 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 4y | — | — |
| HUSSAIN TUITION LTD→ SC667684 · est 2020 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 5y | — | — |
| INDIAN ARTS CONNECTION LIMITED→ SC555780 · est 2017 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 9y | — | — |
| INSE EDUCATION LTD→ SC855333 · est 2025 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| INSPIRE CENTRE FOR LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT LIMITED→ SC878389 · est 2026 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| JACKS INVESTMENTS LIMITED→ SC823525 · est 2024 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 1y | — | — |
| JP PMU TRAINING LIMITED→ SC762288 · est 2023 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 3y | — | — |
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2012-08-23
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC85320 — Technical and vocational secondary education
Registered office
1 Gayfield Square
Edinburgh
EH1 3NW
Scotland
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-08-16
Last: 2025-08-02
Officers (4 active · 10 resigned)
CHALMERS, Craig→
Activedirector · ~52y · appointed 2024-12-16
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MCDOUGALL, Andrew→
Activedirector · ~24y · appointed 2024-12-16
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NICOLL, Stuart→
Activedirector · ~45y · appointed 2023-07-27
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PATERSON, Stephen Liston Lindsay→
Activedirector · ~68y · appointed 2020-06-01
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ALLAN, Alistair John→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 2015-03-04 · resigned 2019-09-17
CAMERON, Brian Maurice→
Resigneddirector · ~51y · appointed 2019-12-28 · resigned 2022-08-02
COWAN, Grace→
Resigneddirector · ~44y · appointed 2012-08-23 · resigned 2014-11-28
HAMILTON, Lindsay→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 2017-11-06 · resigned 2019-10-23
HORAM, Roger Andrew→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 2020-01-15 · resigned 2021-07-31
HUNTER, Adam Roderick→
Resigneddirector · ~39y · appointed 2017-06-12 · resigned 2018-11-02
HUNTER, Adam Roderick→
Resigneddirector · ~39y · appointed 2015-04-20 · resigned 2016-01-06
JANSCH, Steven William→
Resigneddirector · ~48y · appointed 2022-08-01 · resigned 2024-12-11
SMITH, Tracey→
Resigneddirector · ~55y · appointed 2019-10-23 · resigned 2020-10-01
THEWLIS, Christopher Robin→
Resigneddirector · ~50y · appointed 2012-08-23 · resigned 2023-07-27
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Mortgages & charges
5
Total charges
3
Outstanding
2
Active lenders
Status:Lender:5 of 5 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Gts Ssas | A registered charge | 1 property | 27/07/2023 | — | |
| outstanding | Christopher Thewlis | A registered charge | 1 property | 27/07/2023 | — | |
| outstanding | Christopher Thewlis | A registered charge | 1 property | 27/07/2023 | — | |
| satisfied | Bibby Financial Services Bibby Factors Scotland Limited | A registered charge | — | 21/11/2018 | 29/04/2019 | |
| satisfied | Bibby Financial Services Bibby Factors Northeast Limited | A registered charge | 1 property | 11/11/2013 | 18/05/2018 |
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Recent filings (74 total)
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2025-09-29
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-08-22
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-12-20
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-12-20
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-12-12
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2024-10-01
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-08-28
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2023-11-08
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-09-19
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2023-08-10
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2023-08-10
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2023-08-10
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2023-07-28
notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC02
2023-07-28
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2023-07-27