M&A Target Screening — Public Administration Companies UK
There are 9,917 active public administration companies in the UK, a sector where m&a screening is particularly important. 84% of active companies were formed since 2020, signalling exceptional growth and a high proportion of unproven entities. UVAGATRON cross-references data from 50+ official UK sources to deliver comprehensive m&a screening results for this sector.
What to Check
Confirm the company is active and not subject to strike-off, liquidation, or winding-up proceedings.
Companies HouseExamine the most recent accounts for turnover, net assets, and any going-concern warnings.
Company AccountsInvestigate directors for disqualifications, prior failures, and network risk indicators.
Officer RecordsVerify that the company and its beneficial owners are not on UK, EU, or international sanctions lists.
UK Sanctions ListUse the multi-dimensional risk score covering 5 dimensions to complete your m&a screening.
Risk Score v3Top Signals
| Signal Type | Source | Count | Avg Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director Count | ch_officers | 12,378 | 1.5 |
| Psc Count | ch_psc | 10,883 | 14.9 |
| Psc Ownership Concentration | ch_psc | 10,856 | 13.5 |
| Ch Net Assets | ch_accounts | 6,502 | 6.7 |
| Ch Employees | ch_accounts | 6,241 | 3.2 |
| Ico Registered | ico | 2,189 | 20.0 |
| Email Provider Custom | dns_whois | 2,006 | 5.0 |
| Has Secretary | ch_officers | 2,004 | 5.0 |
| Ch Dormant | ch_accounts | 1,329 | -20.0 |
| Email Provider Microsoft 365 | dns_whois | 894 | 10.0 |
Signal Distribution
Public Administration at a Glance
Public Administration Sector Overview
The UK public administration sector comprises 12,439 registered companies, of which 9,917 are currently active and 196 have been dissolved. The sector's dissolution rate stands at 1.6%. The average company in this sector is 7.7 years old. 8,368 companies (84% of active) were incorporated since 2020, indicating rapid growth and a high proportion of young businesses. Geographically, the highest concentrations are in LONDON (1,677 companies), MANCHESTER (227), and BIRMINGHAM (224). UVAGATRON tracks 55,282 signals across 5 data sources for this sector, enabling comprehensive risk assessment from multiple angles.
Data Sources Used
Core company data, filings, and officer records for 16.6M companies
Cross-referenced signals from government, regulatory, and international databases
Multi-dimensional risk assessment across 5 dimensions and 32 sub-scores