Dedicated247 Ltd Faces Winding-Up Petition
A winding-up petition was presented against freight and logistics company Dedicated247 Ltd on 16 October 2026 at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions under case number CR-2026-008032. The filing represents the earliest formal public notification on the court record before any hearing date is listed or advertised. Presentation of a petition is not a judicial determination of insolvency; the outcome of the petition remains a matter for the court to decide.
Trade creditors, logistics counterparties, and equipment financiers evaluating exposure to the company can cross-reference the court filing via the daily updated winding-up petitions list today to check associated cause-list entries.
Petition details
The record on the HM Courts and Tribunals Service CE-File public search contains the following case parameters:
| Case Attribute | Case Record Detail |
| :--- | :--- |
| Case Number | CR-2026-008032 |
| Filing Date | 16 October 2026 |
| Case Type | Companies - Petition - Winding Up Petition |
| Court / Registry | Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions |
| Case Title | Dedicated247 Ltd |
| Petitioning Creditor | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
| Petition Debt Amount | [Check the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
Under public access rules on CE-File, the identity of the petitioner and the specific debt value are not disclosed at this stage. Creditors frequently present petitions relying on Section 123 of the Insolvency Act 1986, which establishes commercial inability to pay debts as they fall due.
Company snapshot
According to records maintained at the Companies House register, Dedicated247 Ltd is an active private limited company incorporated on 27 February 2026.
- Registered Company Name: DEDICATED247 LTD
- Company Number: 17059437
- Registered Office: Unit A16, Champions Business Park, Arrowe Brook Road, Wirral, United Kingdom, CH49 0AB
- Company Status: Active
- Standard Industrial Classification (SIC):
- 49410: Freight transport by road
- 52290: Other transportation support activities
- Financial Accounts: [Check the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) (first statutory accounts not yet due under the Companies Act 2006)
Because the company was incorporated recently, no statutory accounts or public balance sheet filings have fallen due. Financial metrics such as net assets, turnover, and cash balances are not present on the register.
Directors and ownership
Public filings on the company register state the active management and statutory shareholding control of the company:
- Mr Sam Oliver Lynch: Appointed as director on 27 February 2026. Nationality is recorded as English, resident in England, born in November 1992.
- Mr Mathew Paul Sands: Appointed as director on 27 February 2026. Nationality is recorded as British, resident in the United Kingdom, born in April 1985.
In respect of persons with significant control (PSC), the register records Mr Sam Oliver Lynch as an individual PSC notified on 27 February 2026, holding between 75% and 100% of the company's shares and voting rights.
These details reflect the public register as maintained by Companies House. Public records do not impute misconduct or insolvency to any individual officer or shareholder.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
As of the date of the petition filing, no statutory insolvency notices have appeared in The Gazette. Under Rule 7.10 of the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016, a petitioner may not advertise a petition in The Gazette until at least seven business days have elapsed following service of the petition on the company, unless the court orders otherwise.
No charges, mortgages, or debentures are currently registered against the company on the statutory charges register.
What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties
The presentation of a winding-up petition triggers substantial legal considerations for commercial counterparties, particularly under Section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986. If the court subsequently grants a winding-up order, any disposition of the company's property made after the date of presentation is void, unless validated by a court order.
This legal mechanism creates direct operational risks:
1. Bank Account Operations: Commercial banks routinely freeze corporate accounts once they identify a petition filing on CE-File to prevent void dispositions, which can immediately disrupt trade payments.
2. Clawback of Payments: Unsecured suppliers receiving payments between the petition date and the court hearing face potential clawback claims from an official receiver or liquidator if an order is made.
3. Supply Disruption: Subcontractors, fuel card providers, and vehicle leasing firms must evaluate ongoing goods transit and repossession rights.
Counterparty exposure assessment framework
When credit teams identify that a trade customer has received a petition, professional practice follows a structured review:
- Stop discretionary credit extensions: Place accounts on proforma or cleared funds terms immediately.
- Audit Retention of Title (RoT) clauses: Review standard terms of business to establish whether title to delivered freight or machinery remains with the vendor until payment clears.
- Quantify unbilled exposure: Calculate work-in-progress, delivered orders awaiting invoicing, and disputed invoices.
- Monitor court listings: Check whether the respondent files an application for a validation order or seeks an injunction to restrain advertisement.
Anonymised composite scenario
Consider a regional fleet maintenance provider supplying contracted repairs to a haulage firm. The haulage firm incurs £18,000 in overdue repair invoices. A winding-up petition is presented on a Friday. Unaware of the petition, the garage releases four repaired vehicles back to the haulage firm on Monday and accepts a debit card payment for £6,000.
Because the petition had already been presented, the £6,000 transfer constitutes a disposition of property under Section 127. If the haulage firm enters compulsory liquidation, the liquidator can demand repayment of that £6,000, leaving the maintenance firm as an unsecured creditor for the full £18,000 balance without possession of the vehicles. Conducting an immediate winding up search prior to vehicle release would have flagged the registry record and prevented the unsecured disposition.
For credit teams and suppliers
For credit managers, commercial lenders, and fleet hire specialists, early visibility of petition filings is vital. Missing a court presentation leaves counterparties open to void payment risks and unrecoverable bad debt. Relying solely on Gazette notices often means finding out after bank accounts are frozen and default is inevitable. Credit risk departments should use an independent winding up search as a standard control whenever high-value credit lines are drawn or accounts breach standard credit terms.
How to investigate further
Parties with active commercial contracts, ongoing transport operations, or open balances with Dedicated247 Ltd can take targeted verification steps:
1. Check the live corporate profile for Dedicated247 Ltd on Corp Intel for any newly registered filings or status amendments.
2. Set up free company monitoring to receive real-time alerts if statutory accounts, PSC shifts, or Gazette notices are registered.
3. Review the Central Registry or CE-File system via HM Courts and Tribunals Service for future hearing listings referencing case number CR-2026-008032.
4. When dealing with unrelated transport partners, perform a dedicated winding up petition search before approving high-value credit terms or equipment deliveries.
FAQ
Does presenting a winding-up petition mean the company is insolvent?
No. A petition is an application by a creditor asking the court to wind up a company on the grounds that it cannot pay its debts. The court must hear the matter before any winding-up order is made. The petition may be dismissed, withdrawn, settled, or disputed on substantial grounds.
What happens to company payments under Section 127?
Under Section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986, any transfer or payment made by the company after the date the petition is presented becomes void if a winding-up order is granted. A company can apply to the court for a validation order to permit specific transactions that preserve company value while proceedings are pending.
When is a petition published in The Gazette?
The Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 require that a petitioner wait at least seven business days after serving the petition on the registered office before advertising it in The Gazette. If the debt is paid or settlement is agreed within that window, the petition may never appear in The Gazette.
How long does it take for a petition to reach a court hearing?
A court hearing is typically listed within 6 to 10 weeks of the petition being filed at the Central Registry, depending on court capacity and judicial scheduling in the Chancery Division of the High Court.
Disclaimer
This report summarises a petition recorded at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions. Presentation of a petition is not a determination of insolvency; the outcome is a matter for the court. Companies believing they are named incorrectly should email contact@corp-intel.co.uk.