Published reports

LOUNGERS LIMITED

Company number: 04595806

This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.

Reporting period:

24 April 2017 to 23 October 2017

Report filed on:

22 December 2017

Approved by:

Christopher Guy


Payment statistics

Average time taken to pay invoices: 52 days

Invoices paid:

  • within 30 days: 5%
  • in 31 to 60 days: 64%
  • in 61 days or more: 31%

Late and disputed:

  • payments due in the reporting period which have not been paid within the agreed period: 9%

Payment terms

Shortest standard payment periods

0 days

Longest standard payment period

Answer not provided

Standard payment terms

Loungers Limited standard payment terms are next payment run following 30 days from the end of month in which an invoice is received. This will mean that invoices will be paid between 31 and 61 days.

Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?

No

Were suppliers notified or consulted about these changes before they were made?

N/A

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

90 days

No further comment provided

Any other information about payment terms

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, we assume that are standard payment terms are applicable for all suppliers. As of 4th December 2017 we have implemented a system where new suppliers will need to complete a form and agree payment terms.

For more detailed information please visit our company websites:

https://thelounges.co.uk/

http://cosyclub.co.uk/

Dispute resolution process

In case of any disagreements we contact the suppliers directly if there are any disputes.

The business will withhold payment until the dispute have been mutually resolved.

On resolution the business requires a credit note to be issued and a new invoice to be raised.

Other payment information

Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices? If so, which?

For example, signatories to The Fair Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.

No, this business has not signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices.

Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?

This is where suppliers can electronically submit and track invoices. It's not just allowing suppliers to email them an invoice.

No

Does this business offer supply chain finance?

This is where a supplier who has submitted an invoice can be paid by a third-party finance provider earlier than the agreed payment date. The business would then pay the finance provider the invoiced sum.

No

Under its payment practices and policies, can this business deduct sums from payments under qualifying contracts as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

No

During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

No