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BRITISH GAS SOCIAL HOUSING LIMITED

Company number: 01026007

Reporting period:
1 July 2021 to 31 December 2021

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

This report was filed on 26 January 2022

and approved by Stuart Phillips

Payment statistics

Average time taken to pay invoices: 26 days

Invoices paid:

• within 30 days: 68%
• in 31 to 60 days: 31%
• in 61 days or more: 1%

Invoices due but not paid within agreed terms: 10 %

Payment terms

Shortest standard payment period

28 days

Longest standard payment period

30 days

Standard payment terms

We have standard payment terms of 30 days, but the procurement organisation allows for shorter payment terms for smaller suppliers during the contract negotiation process. Sub-contractors are typically paid within 28 days. We operate a weekly payment run with invoices due falling into the next payment run. If this was adjusted in the metrics, the proportion of late payment would be more inline with other British Gas and Centrica Group entities.

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

No

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

60 days

Any other information about payment terms

To prevent a delay in invoice processing, invoices must be clearly legible, comply with HMRC regulations and should include supplier details, purchase order number invoice number, invoice date and payment instructions, as well as the Centrica point of contact who requested the goods or services. Invoices should be issued electronically to PHJonesAP@boxit.co.uk Invoices issued without the above details may not be accepted and may be returned for amendment before being processed.

Dispute resolution process

Any disputes the suppliers should contact their specific contact at PH Jones Accounts Payable - aphelpdesk@centrica.com. The Accounts Payable team will consider the complaint and respond accordingly.

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 Prompt Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.

No

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