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BIBLIOGRAPHIC DATA SERVICES LIMITED

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Company number SC154602

Dumfries · Incorporated 30 November 1994

Annandale House, The Crichton, Dumfries, Dumfriesshire, DG1 4TA

Last updated on 21 September 2026

Other information technology service activities · SIC 62090

Status
Active
Company age
31 years
Company type
Private limited
Accounts
Up to date

Company overview

BIBLIOGRAPHIC DATA SERVICES LIMITED is a private limited company registered in Scotland since its incorporation on 30 November 1994 and remains active on the register. Its registered office is at Annandale House, The Crichton, Dumfries, Dumfriesshire, DG1 4TA. Its principal activity is other information technology service activities (SIC 62090).

It is controlled by Bds (Dumfries) Limited, which holds 75-100% of the shares and voting rights and has the right to appoint and remove directors. The board consists of four British directors: GREEN, Eric (appointed 21 December 1994), WHYTE, Lesley Craig (appointed 21 December 1994), MCGILL, Gerald Michael (appointed 8 August 2020) and GRIER, Colin Robert (appointed 14 January 2021). GREEN, Eric serves as company secretary (appointed 1 August 2001). The company has been served by 15 former officers who have since resigned. Six people with significant control are recorded as having ceased.

The company has no charges, no insolvency history and has never been liquidated. The company filed its most recent total-exemption-full accounts, covering the period to 31 March 2025, on 18 December 2025. The next accounts are due by 31 December 2026. Its most recent confirmation statement was made up to 24 June 2026. The next is due by 8 July 2027. 143 filings are recorded against the company at Companies House, most recently a confirmation statement filing on 21 July 2026.

Compliance

Annual accounts Up to date
Last filed
31 March 2025
Next due
31 December 2026
4 months left
Confirmation statement Up to date
Last filed
24 June 2026
Next due
8 July 2027
10 months left

Financial snapshot

Last accounts type
Total Exemption Full
Period end
31 March 2025

Detailed figures (assets, liabilities, net worth) are available in the full credit report.

Officers

GC
GRIER, Colin Robert
Director
14 January 2021
MG
MCGILL, Gerald Michael
Director
8 August 2020
GE
GREEN, Eric
Director
21 December 1994
WL
WHYTE, Lesley Craig
Director
21 December 1994
HC
HEAD, Christopher Graham
Director · Resigned
9 September 2018
SA
SUGDEN, Andrew
Director · Resigned
9 July 2013
KR
KNIGHT, Richard Denys
Director · Resigned
1 November 2007
WJ
WINDUS, Jonathan Bennett
Director · Resigned
26 October 2006
HM
HEALY, Michael Joseph
Director · Resigned
1 February 2006
OC
OSTROM, Christopher John
Director · Resigned
1 February 2006
BR
BENNETT, Ralph Francis Meyler
Director · Resigned
18 July 2003
VC
VINE, Cleveland Francis Jack
Director · Resigned
11 September 1997
KJ
KERR, John Neilson
Director · Resigned
30 November 1994
GK
GRIMSTON, Kenneth Robert
Nominee Director · Resigned
30 November 1994
AS
ANDERSON STRATHERN WS
Corporate Secretary · Resigned
30 November 1994
RA
REEVES, Alan William
Director · Resigned
30 November 1994
JL
JACK, Leslie Macrurie
Director · Resigned
30 November 1994

Persons with significant control

PS
Bds (Dumfries) Limited
Ownership Of Shares 75 To 100 Percent
Voting Rights 75 To 100 Percent
Right To Appoint And Remove Directors
21 December 2021

Funding

0 funding rounds

No funding rounds on record.

Filing history

Confirmation Statement With No Updates
Confirmation Statement
21 July 2026 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Total Exemption Full
Accounts
18 December 2025 View
Confirmation Statement With Updates
Confirmation Statement
24 June 2025 View
Change To A Person With Significant Control
Persons With Significant Control
24 June 2025 View
Cessation Of A Person With Significant Control
Persons With Significant Control
24 June 2025 View
Cessation Of A Person With Significant Control
Persons With Significant Control
24 June 2025 View
Mortgage Satisfy Charge Full
Mortgage
7 March 2025 View
Mortgage Satisfy Charge Full
Mortgage
7 March 2025 View
Confirmation Statement With No Updates
Confirmation Statement
4 December 2024 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Total Exemption Full
Accounts
27 August 2024 View
Confirmation Statement With No Updates
Confirmation Statement
5 December 2023 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Total Exemption Full
Accounts
21 August 2023 View
Confirmation Statement With Updates
Confirmation Statement
22 December 2022 View
Notification Of A Person With Significant Control
Persons With Significant Control
22 December 2022 View
Notification Of A Person With Significant Control
Persons With Significant Control
22 December 2022 View
Change To A Person With Significant Control
Persons With Significant Control
22 December 2022 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Total Exemption Full
Accounts
17 November 2022 View
Memorandum Articles
Incorporation
4 October 2022 View
Resolution
Resolution
4 October 2022 View
Change To A Person With Significant Control
Persons With Significant Control
3 October 2022 View
Cessation Of A Person With Significant Control
Persons With Significant Control
3 October 2022 View
Cessation Of A Person With Significant Control
Persons With Significant Control
3 October 2022 View
Notification Of A Person With Significant Control
Persons With Significant Control
22 December 2021 View
Cessation Of A Person With Significant Control
Persons With Significant Control
22 December 2021 View
Confirmation Statement With No Updates
Confirmation Statement
22 December 2021 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Total Exemption Full
Accounts
13 December 2021 View
Appoint Person Director Company With Name Date
Officers
14 January 2021 View
Confirmation Statement With Updates
Confirmation Statement
2 December 2020 View
Mortgage Create With Deed With Charge Number Charge Creation Date
Mortgage
5 October 2020 View
Capital Return Purchase Own Shares
Capital
3 September 2020 View
Capital Cancellation Shares
Capital
28 August 2020 View
Notification Of A Person With Significant Control
Persons With Significant Control
14 August 2020 View
Mortgage Create With Deed With Charge Number Charge Creation Date
Mortgage
14 August 2020 View
Change To A Person With Significant Control
Persons With Significant Control
13 August 2020 View
Change To A Person With Significant Control
Persons With Significant Control
13 August 2020 View
Appoint Person Director Company With Name Date
Officers
13 August 2020 View
Legacy
Capital
31 July 2020 View
Capital Statement Capital Company With Date Currency Figure
Capital
31 July 2020 View
Legacy
Insolvency
31 July 2020 View
Resolution
Resolution
31 July 2020 View
Termination Director Company With Name Termination Date
Officers
29 July 2020 View
Cessation Of A Person With Significant Control
Persons With Significant Control
28 July 2020 View
Termination Director Company With Name Termination Date
Officers
28 July 2020 View
Termination Director Company With Name Termination Date
Officers
28 July 2020 View
Mortgage Satisfy Charge Full
Mortgage
27 July 2020 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Total Exemption Full
Accounts
15 June 2020 View
Confirmation Statement With No Updates
Confirmation Statement
6 December 2019 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Total Exemption Full
Accounts
5 September 2019 View
Confirmation Statement With No Updates
Confirmation Statement
6 December 2018 View
Change Person Director Company With Change Date
Officers
12 September 2018 View
Appoint Person Director Company With Name Date
Officers
12 September 2018 View
Termination Director Company With Name Termination Date
Officers
12 September 2018 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Total Exemption Full
Accounts
19 June 2018 View
Confirmation Statement With No Updates
Confirmation Statement
15 December 2017 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Total Exemption Full
Accounts
12 September 2017 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Total Exemption Small
Accounts
21 December 2016 View
Confirmation Statement With Updates
Confirmation Statement
6 December 2016 View
Annual Return Company With Made Up Date Full List Shareholders
Annual Return
1 December 2015 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Total Exemption Small
Accounts
13 July 2015 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Total Exemption Small
Accounts
22 December 2014 View
Annual Return Company With Made Up Date Full List Shareholders
Annual Return
3 December 2014 View
Annual Return Company With Made Up Date Full List Shareholders
Annual Return
17 December 2013 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Total Exemption Small
Accounts
6 December 2013 View
Appoint Person Director Company With Name
Officers
21 August 2013 View
Termination Director Company With Name
Officers
21 August 2013 View
Resolution
Resolution
19 March 2013 View
Annual Return Company With Made Up Date Full List Shareholders
Annual Return
15 January 2013 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Total Exemption Small
Accounts
27 July 2012 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Total Exemption Small
Accounts
31 December 2011 View
Annual Return Company With Made Up Date Full List Shareholders
Annual Return
8 December 2011 View
Annual Return Company With Made Up Date Full List Shareholders
Annual Return
8 December 2010 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Total Exemption Small
Accounts
7 October 2010 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Total Exemption Small
Accounts
26 January 2010 View
Annual Return Company With Made Up Date Full List Shareholders
Annual Return
1 December 2009 View
Change Person Director Company With Change Date
Officers
1 December 2009 View
Change Person Director Company With Change Date
Officers
1 December 2009 View
Change Person Director Company With Change Date
Officers
1 December 2009 View
Change Person Director Company With Change Date
Officers
1 December 2009 View
Change Person Director Company With Change Date
Officers
1 December 2009 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Total Exemption Small
Accounts
3 February 2009 View
Legacy
Annual Return
3 December 2008 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Total Exemption Small
Accounts
30 January 2008 View
Legacy
Annual Return
11 January 2008 View
Legacy
Officers
6 January 2008 View
Legacy
Officers
1 November 2007 View
Legacy
Officers
14 June 2007 View
Legacy
Annual Return
25 January 2007 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Total Exemption Small
Accounts
22 January 2007 View
Legacy
Officers
10 October 2006 View
Legacy
Officers
6 March 2006 View
Legacy
Officers
6 March 2006 View
Legacy
Officers
6 March 2006 View
Legacy
Annual Return
8 February 2006 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Total Exemption Small
Accounts
13 October 2005 View
Accounts Amended With Made Up Date
Accounts
28 January 2005 View
Legacy
Annual Return
16 December 2004 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Total Exemption Small
Accounts
13 December 2004 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Total Exemption Small
Accounts
31 January 2004 View
Legacy
Officers
3 December 2003 View
Legacy
Annual Return
25 November 2003 View
Legacy
Officers
29 July 2003 View
Legacy
Officers
29 July 2003 View
Legacy
Annual Return
2 January 2003 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Total Exemption Small
Accounts
2 November 2002 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Total Exemption Small
Accounts
30 January 2002 View
Legacy
Annual Return
16 January 2002 View
Legacy
Officers
16 January 2002 View
Legacy
Officers
16 January 2002 View
Memorandum Articles
Incorporation
11 September 2001 View
Resolution
Resolution
11 September 2001 View
Legacy
Officers
6 August 2001 View
Legacy
Annual Return
11 December 2000 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Small
Accounts
13 October 2000 View
Legacy
Address
6 March 2000 View
Legacy
Annual Return
22 December 1999 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Small
Accounts
9 August 1999 View
Legacy
Annual Return
11 January 1999 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Small
Accounts
13 October 1998 View
Legacy
Officers
22 January 1998 View
Legacy
Annual Return
22 January 1998 View
Legacy
Officers
26 September 1997 View
Legacy
Capital
24 September 1997 View
Resolution
Resolution
24 September 1997 View
Legacy
Capital
24 September 1997 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Small
Accounts
10 September 1997 View
Legacy
Annual Return
30 December 1996 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Small
Accounts
24 December 1996 View
Legacy
Officers
26 January 1996 View
Legacy
Annual Return
11 January 1996 View
Resolution
Resolution
15 September 1995 View
Resolution
Resolution
15 September 1995 View
Legacy
Accounts
18 July 1995 View
Legacy
Officers
13 March 1995 View
Legacy
Mortgage
10 March 1995 View
Legacy
Address
22 February 1995 View
Legacy
Officers
18 January 1995 View
Legacy
Officers
14 January 1995 View
Legacy
Officers
14 January 1995 View
Selection Of Documents Registered Before January 1995
Historical
1 January 1995 View
Legacy
Address
13 December 1994 View
Legacy
Officers
13 December 1994 View
Legacy
Officers
13 December 1994 View
Incorporation Company
Incorporation
30 November 1994 View

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