Winding-up orders made on 6 November 2025 have placed Assent Building Compliance Limited (05311596), LB Building Control Limited (06442788) and Oculus Building Consultancy Limited (03414863) into compulsory liquidation. The Insolvency Service confirms the court has appointed the Official Receiver as liquidator for all three companies; the notice was last updated on 27 November 2025.
In a compulsory liquidation, the Official Receiver becomes liquidator on the making of the order unless the court directs otherwise and must conduct statutory inquiries into the company’s affairs and the conduct of current and former directors. The Insolvency Service’s technical guidance notes this duty to investigate the cause of failure and the promotion, formation, business and dealings of the company, reflecting sections 132, 136(2) and 140 of the Insolvency Act 1986.
Current customers were sent cancellation notices with links to retrieve project documentation. The Insolvency Service has corrected an earlier expiry date and now confirms these links will remain active until 31 January 2026; there is no assurance of access after that point and the Official Receiver cannot provide documents directly. Customers should download any required material before the deadline.
For project owners and dutyholders, the Health and Safety Executive has issued an operational notice following the winding-up orders. It explains how to access and share project information and records after the companies’ removal from the registered building control approver registers earlier in November. Clients should review this guidance alongside any contractual obligations and building control requirements.
Employees in possession of company property, including vehicles or IT equipment, are asked to contact the Official Receiver at Assent.Liquidator@insolvency.gov.uk using the subject line “URGENT Company Property”. Eligible employees living in England, Scotland or Wales can claim for redundancy and other statutory payments, while contractors are not covered by the Redundancy Payments Service in this case. The liquidator will provide a case reference needed to apply online.
Payment timings depend on individual circumstances. The Insolvency Service states that claims are on average processed and paid within 12 days, with a stated aim to pay eligible claims within six weeks; applicants are asked not to chase progress until the six‑week point. General guidance for insolvent-employer claims also advises that payment usually takes up to six weeks. A helpline is available for support with applications.
Creditors and sub‑contractors owed money should submit a Rule 14.4 proof of debt, clearly identifying which company owes the debt, and email it with supporting evidence to Assent.Liquidator@insolvency.gov.uk with the subject “Proof of Debt – [relevant company name]”. The Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 set the content requirements for proofs of debt and provide that each creditor bears their own cost of proving, unless the court orders otherwise. A government template is available.
Next steps include the Official Receiver’s statutory inquiries and, if appropriate, reporting to the court. Office‑holders must also prepare a conduct report on directors of insolvent companies to assist decisions on potential disqualification action under the Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986. Any such action would be taken separately by the appropriate authority.