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OCTEL COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED

Dissolved

Company number 02556788

London · Incorporated 9 November 1990

25 Moorgate, London, EC2R 6AY

Last updated on 21 September 2026

Information technology consultancy activities · SIC 62020


Status
Dissolved
Company age
35 years
Company type
Private limited
Accounts
Up to date

Company history

Previous company names

RECALLTOTAL LIMITED · 9 November 1990 – 4 January 1991

VPS EUROPE LIMITED · 4 January 1991 – 19 August 1991

Company overview

OCTEL COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED was a private limited company incorporated on 9 November 1990 and registered in England and Wales and dissolved on 21 September 2018. It has changed its name 2 times, most recently from VPS EUROPE LIMITED on 4 January 1991. Its registered office is at 25 Moorgate, London, EC2R 6AY. Its principal activity is information technology consultancy activities (SIC 62020).

It is controlled by Avaya Uk, which holds 75-100% of the shares and voting rights and has the right to appoint and remove directors. The board consists of two British directors: HASTINGS, Lee (appointed 11 October 2010) and HUNTER, Ena Jennifer (appointed 22 June 2015). HASTINGS, Lee serves as company secretary (appointed 11 October 2010). HUNTER, Ena Jennifer serves as company secretary (appointed 22 June 2015). 24 former officers have previously served the company.

The company has outstanding charges, a history of insolvency and has never been liquidated. Its most recent dormant accounts, made up to 30 September 2015, were filed on 20 June 2016. Companies House holds 155 filings for this company, most recently a gazette filing on 21 September 2018.

Compliance

Annual accounts Up to date
Last filed
30 September 2015
Next due
Confirmation statement Up to date
Last filed
Next due

Financial snapshot

Last accounts type
Dormant
Period end
30 September 2015

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

Officers

HE
22 June 2015
HE
22 June 2015
HL
HASTINGS, Lee
Director
11 October 2010
HL
HASTINGS, Lee
Secretary
11 October 2010
LK
LOIDL, Koldobika Arnold
Secretary · Resigned
11 October 2010
LK
LOIDL, Koldobika Arnold
Director · Resigned
11 October 2010
JC
JONES, Christopher Mark
Director · Resigned
12 January 2009
PA
PHELAN, Anthony Michael
Director · Resigned
12 January 2009
TM
TOMLINSON, Mark
Director · Resigned
19 March 2008
BD
BRUCE, Deborah Mary
Director · Resigned
21 November 2003
WS
WOOLLETT, Simon Martin
Director · Resigned
14 February 2003
LS
LOCKE SCOBIE, Kirk Alexander
Director · Resigned
21 June 2002
WS
WEEKS, Steven Robert
Director · Resigned
17 January 2002
SN
SCOTT, Nancy Elizabeth
Secretary · Resigned
19 December 2001
HL
HESKETH, Linda
Secretary · Resigned
31 January 2001
TC
TAWNEY, Christopher
Director · Resigned
19 October 2000
MA
MONTILLA, Arthur Neil
Director · Resigned
19 October 2000
HN
HOLLAND, Nicholas Alexander Anderson
Secretary · Resigned
1 August 1999
EN
ECCLES, Nigel Peter
Secretary · Resigned
23 March 1998
SP
SCOTT, Paul
Director · Resigned
30 June 1996
ME
MATTIUZ, Edward
Director · Resigned
1 November 1994
CD
CHANCE, Douglas Charles
Director · Resigned
WG
WETSEL, Gary
Director · Resigned
DD
DALEY, Derek Scott
Secretary · Resigned
CR
COHN, Robert
Director · Resigned
FJ
FENNELL, Jonathan Kim
Director · Resigned

Persons with significant control

PS
Avaya Uk
Ownership Of Shares 75 To 100 Percent
Voting Rights 75 To 100 Percent
Right To Appoint And Remove Directors
6 April 2016

Funding

0 funding rounds

No funding rounds on record.

Filing history

Gazette Dissolved Liquidation
Gazette
21 September 2018 View
Liquidation Voluntary Members Return Of Final Meeting
Insolvency
21 June 2018 View
Liquidation Voluntary Declaration Of Solvency
Insolvency
15 July 2017 View
Liquidation Voluntary Appointment Of Liquidator
Insolvency
15 July 2017 View
Resolution
Resolution
15 July 2017 View
Change Account Reference Date Company Previous Extended
Accounts
28 June 2017 View
Legacy
Capital
27 June 2017 View
Capital Statement Capital Company With Date Currency Figure
Capital
27 June 2017 View
Legacy
Insolvency
27 June 2017 View
Resolution
Resolution
27 June 2017 View
Confirmation Statement With Updates
Confirmation Statement
15 November 2016 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Dormant
Accounts
20 June 2016 View
Mortgage Satisfy Charge Full
Mortgage
1 June 2016 View
Mortgage Satisfy Charge Full
Mortgage
1 June 2016 View
Annual Return Company With Made Up Date Full List Shareholders
Annual Return
16 November 2015 View
Termination Secretary Company With Name Termination Date
Officers
23 June 2015 View
Appoint Person Director Company With Name Date
Officers
22 June 2015 View
Termination Director Company With Name Termination Date
Officers
22 June 2015 View
Appoint Person Secretary Company With Name Date
Officers
22 June 2015 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Dormant
Accounts
1 June 2015 View
Annual Return Company With Made Up Date Full List Shareholders
Annual Return
3 December 2014 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Dormant
Accounts
21 May 2014 View
Annual Return Company With Made Up Date Full List Shareholders
Annual Return
14 November 2013 View
Termination Director Company With Name
Officers
30 July 2013 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Dormant
Accounts
2 July 2013 View
Annual Return Company With Made Up Date Full List Shareholders
Annual Return
21 November 2012 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Dormant
Accounts
10 January 2012 View
Annual Return Company With Made Up Date Full List Shareholders
Annual Return
28 November 2011 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Dormant
Accounts
1 March 2011 View
Annual Return Company With Made Up Date Full List Shareholders
Annual Return
24 November 2010 View
Termination Secretary Company With Name
Officers
22 November 2010 View
Termination Secretary Company With Name
Officers
22 November 2010 View
Termination Director Company With Name
Officers
22 November 2010 View
Appoint Person Secretary Company With Name
Officers
22 November 2010 View
Appoint Person Secretary Company With Name
Officers
22 November 2010 View
Appoint Person Director Company With Name
Officers
22 November 2010 View
Appoint Person Director Company With Name
Officers
22 November 2010 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Dormant
Accounts
29 March 2010 View
Change Person Director Company With Change Date
Officers
17 March 2010 View
Change Person Secretary Company With Change Date
Officers
16 March 2010 View
Change Person Director Company With Change Date
Officers
16 March 2010 View
Change Person Secretary Company With Change Date
Officers
16 March 2010 View
Annual Return Company With Made Up Date Full List Shareholders
Annual Return
3 December 2009 View
Legacy
Address
23 June 2009 View
Legacy
Officers
31 January 2009 View
Legacy
Officers
31 January 2009 View
Legacy
Officers
31 January 2009 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Dormant
Accounts
17 November 2008 View
Legacy
Annual Return
11 November 2008 View
Legacy
Officers
16 April 2008 View
Legacy
Officers
9 April 2008 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Dormant
Accounts
11 December 2007 View
Legacy
Annual Return
27 November 2007 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Dormant
Accounts
30 January 2007 View
Legacy
Annual Return
18 December 2006 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Dormant
Accounts
31 July 2006 View
Legacy
Officers
12 July 2006 View
Legacy
Officers
28 June 2006 View
Legacy
Officers
18 January 2006 View
Legacy
Annual Return
25 November 2005 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Dormant
Accounts
11 August 2005 View
Legacy
Officers
23 February 2005 View
Legacy
Annual Return
23 November 2004 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Dormant
Accounts
22 July 2004 View
Legacy
Officers
15 December 2003 View
Legacy
Officers
15 December 2003 View
Legacy
Annual Return
19 November 2003 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Dormant
Accounts
7 August 2003 View
Legacy
Officers
14 March 2003 View
Legacy
Officers
14 March 2003 View
Legacy
Annual Return
25 November 2002 View
Legacy
Officers
12 August 2002 View
Legacy
Officers
5 July 2002 View
Legacy
Officers
5 July 2002 View
Resolution
Resolution
15 May 2002 View
Resolution
Resolution
15 May 2002 View
Resolution
Resolution
15 May 2002 View
Resolution
Resolution
15 May 2002 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Full
Accounts
15 May 2002 View
Legacy
Officers
20 February 2002 View
Legacy
Officers
8 February 2002 View
Legacy
Officers
23 January 2002 View
Legacy
Officers
23 January 2002 View
Legacy
Address
19 December 2001 View
Legacy
Annual Return
23 November 2001 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Full
Accounts
29 July 2001 View
Legacy
Officers
11 April 2001 View
Legacy
Officers
1 February 2001 View
Legacy
Annual Return
21 January 2001 View
Legacy
Officers
27 December 2000 View
Legacy
Officers
27 December 2000 View
Legacy
Officers
27 December 2000 View
Legacy
Officers
27 December 2000 View
Legacy
Officers
21 August 2000 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Full Group
Accounts
2 August 2000 View
Legacy
Annual Return
14 June 2000 View
Legacy
Officers
14 June 2000 View
Legacy
Officers
14 June 2000 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Full Group
Accounts
5 January 2000 View
Legacy
Officers
23 July 1999 View
Legacy
Annual Return
14 December 1998 View
Legacy
Officers
23 October 1998 View
Legacy
Accounts
25 September 1998 View
Legacy
Officers
25 September 1998 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Full Group
Accounts
10 March 1998 View
Legacy
Annual Return
21 January 1998 View
Legacy
Officers
15 January 1998 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Full Group
Accounts
25 April 1997 View
Legacy
Officers
31 January 1997 View
Legacy
Officers
24 December 1996 View
Legacy
Annual Return
11 December 1996 View
Legacy
Officers
11 December 1996 View
Legacy
Officers
30 July 1996 View
Legacy
Officers
23 July 1996 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Full
Accounts
3 May 1996 View
Legacy
Annual Return
13 November 1995 View
Legacy
Mortgage
4 August 1995 View
Legacy
Capital
15 June 1995 View
Memorandum Articles
Incorporation
14 June 1995 View
Legacy
Capital
13 June 1995 View
Resolution
Resolution
13 June 1995 View
Resolution
Resolution
13 June 1995 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Full
Accounts
28 April 1995 View
Legacy
Mortgage
10 March 1995 View
Selection Of Mortgage Documents Registered Before January 1995
Historical
1 January 1995 View
Selection Of Documents Registered Before January 1995
Historical
1 January 1995 View
Legacy
Officers
22 December 1994 View
Legacy
Officers
21 November 1994 View
Legacy
Annual Return
21 November 1994 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Full
Accounts
31 March 1994 View
Legacy
Officers
24 February 1994 View
Legacy
Annual Return
14 December 1993 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Full
Accounts
3 March 1993 View
Legacy
Annual Return
16 November 1992 View
Legacy
Officers
24 July 1992 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Full
Accounts
23 July 1992 View
Legacy
Annual Return
21 January 1992 View
Legacy
Capital
20 January 1992 View
Legacy
Officers
20 January 1992 View
Legacy
Officers
20 January 1992 View
Legacy
Address
20 January 1992 View
Resolution
Resolution
20 January 1992 View
Resolution
Resolution
20 January 1992 View
Resolution
Resolution
20 January 1992 View
Legacy
Capital
20 August 1991 View
Resolution
Resolution
20 August 1991 View
Resolution
Resolution
20 August 1991 View
Certificate Change Of Name Company
Change Of Name
19 August 1991 View
Legacy
Address
2 April 1991 View
Legacy
Accounts
2 April 1991 View
Certificate Change Of Name Company
Change Of Name
3 January 1991 View
Certificate Change Of Name Company
Change Of Name
3 January 1991 View
Legacy
Officers
10 December 1990 View
Legacy
Address
4 December 1990 View
Incorporation Company
Incorporation
9 November 1990 View

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