Cass Design Consultants Enters Administration
According to official public records in The Gazette, CASS DESIGN CONSULTANTS LIMITED entered administration on 5 October 2026. The appointment was made under Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986 via the High Court of Justice Business and Property Courts in Manchester, Insolvency & Companies List (ChD), under court reference CR-2026-MAN-001406.
Gazette notice details
The statutory notice details published in the official register are set out below:
| Attribute | Gazette Record Details |
| :--- | :--- |
| Company Name | CASS DESIGN CONSULTANTS LIMITED |
| Company Number | 11207060 |
| Notice Date | 5 October 2026 |
| Notice Type | Appointment of administrators (Code 2410) |
| Court Jurisdiction | High Court of Justice Business and Property Courts in Manchester |
| Court Case Number | CR-2026-MAN-001406 |
| Appointing Party | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
| Administrator Details | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
Company snapshot
Data registered at Companies House shows CASS DESIGN CONSULTANTS LIMITED was incorporated on 15 February 2018. The company's registered office address is recorded as 4 Abbey Court, Priory Business Park, Bedford, England, MK44 3WH.
The business is classified under the following Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes:
- 71111: Architectural activities
- 74100: Specialised design activities
No latest financial figures were included in the provided dataset.
Directors and ownership
Public filing records detail the historical and current officers of the company. The current directors recorded on the register are:
- Angela Daphne Dimbleby: Appointed on 21 August 2024. Records show she previously served as company secretary from 22 December 2022 to 14 February 2023.
- Michael Kenneth Edgar: Appointed on 18 September 2026. He previously held a directorship from 22 December 2022 to 31 July 2023.
Previous directorships listed on the public register include:
- Selma Hooley: Director from 22 December 2022 to 12 May 2023.
- Richard Charles Roberts: Director from 15 February 2018 to 31 March 2025.
- Ivan Soldo: Director from 22 December 2022 to 21 August 2024.
- Graham Mark Trewhella: Director from 15 February 2018 to 31 March 2025.
Persons with Significant Control (PSC)
The company register records Dlp Corporate Trustee Limited (company number 13987679) as a active corporate PSC since 22 December 2022. The corporate entity holds:
- Ownership of shares: 75% to 100%
- Voting rights: 75% to 100%
- Right to appoint and remove directors
Historical PSC records confirm that Graham Mark Trewhella and Richard Charles Roberts each held between 25% and 50% of shares and voting rights from incorporation on 15 February 2018 until their control ceased on 22 December 2022.
What administration means for creditors and customers
When a UK company enters administration under the Insolvency Act 1986, a statutory moratorium takes effect immediately. This places a stay on legal proceedings, debt enforcement, or formal winding-up actions without the consent of the administrators or permission of the court.
For trade creditors, sub-contractors, and clients, key general implications include:
- Claims process: Outstanding invoices cannot be enforced via normal court actions; creditors must submit formal proofs of debt to the appointed administrators.
- Existing contracts: Administrators evaluate ongoing supply and service agreements to determine whether to perform, novate, or disclaim them.
- Information rights: The administrators are required to file formal proposals and initial reports to creditors detailing asset realisations and statutory proposals.
Creditors needing to monitor emerging court actions or petition filings across other corporate counterparties can perform a comprehensive winding up search to identify underlying insolvency petitions before formal administration notices appear.
Risk management and tracking court notices
Credit controllers and legal teams often rely on manual Companies House checks or periodic Gazette scans. However, administrative filings in local court registries like Manchester can precede public Gazette publication by days or weeks.
By running a proactive winding up petition search across high court cause lists, corporate risk specialists gain advance warning of petition filings, helping avoid exposure to insolvent counterparties. Integrating continuous alerts via free company monitoring ensures operational decisions are made using real-time statutory data.
Practical workflow for commercial creditors
When a corporate customer or contractor enters administration, commercial teams should follow a structured assessment process:
1. Verify insolvency status: Confirm the exact court list reference, date of appointment, and appointed administrators via official Gazette records.
2. Review outstanding exposure: Ledger all unpaid invoices, work in progress, and unfulfilled performance obligations.
3. Assess security and title: Identify retention of title (ROT) clauses, secured charges, or third-party guarantees.
4. Submit formal proof of debt: Prepare detailed accounting records and supporting contracts for submission to the administrators.
5. Establish ongoing tracking: Monitor statutory filings for administrator proposals and creditors' committee formation.
Case scenario: Assessing counterparty insolvency risks
A mid-sized engineering firm provided specialist consulting to a design consultant entity under 60-day credit terms. When rumors of operational restructuring circulated, the firm conducted a quick company check but found active status at Companies House. Because standard updates lag behind court filings, the supplier continued delivering services.
Three weeks later, the consultant entered administration via a regional High Court order. Had the supplier conducted a routine winding up search on court registry lists, they would have identified the pending petition, allowed them to pause credit terms, and mitigate unrecoverable debt.
For credit teams and advisers
For commercial solicitors, credit managers, and insolvency practitioners, staying ahead of administrative filings is essential to protecting supply chains and client positions. Relying solely on standard registry checks leaves gaps when petitions or administration orders are filed in regional court centers. Subscribing to automated monitoring tools ensures your team receives immediate notification of court petitions, charge filings, and administration appointments. Explore custom credit monitoring options through our dedicated company search solutions.
FAQ
What is the statutory effect of administration on open contracts?
Administration creates a statutory moratorium under Schedule B1 of the Insolvency Act 1986. While contracts do not automatically terminate, the company cannot be sued for breach without court permission or administrator consent.
Where can administrators' details be verified if missing from the Gazette notice?
When notice summaries omit administrator names, details are recorded in subsequent filings registered at Companies House (form AM01) or available directly from the court file.
How does administration differ from liquidation?
Administration prioritises company rescue, asset realisation, or trading continuity under an administrator's control, whereas liquidation focuses strictly on winding up operations and distributing remaining funds to creditors.
How can suppliers check if a client faces insolvency proceedings?
Credit managers can run a real-time winding up search across High Court lists to detect petition filings before formal insolvency appointments are finalized.