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CBES LIMITED
Company number: SC288763
Reporting period:
1 January 2023
to 30 June 2023
This report was filed on 28 July 2023
and approved by Paul O'Meara
Payment statistics
Average time taken to pay invoices: 52 days
Invoices paid:
- within 30 days: 25%
- in 31 to 60 days: 51%
- in 61 days or more: 24%
Invoices due but not paid within agreed terms: 16 %
Payment terms
Standard payment period for qualifying contracts
7 days
Standard payment terms
Our standard payment terms are to pay undisputed invoices 60 days from receipt of invoice or application with payment being made within the next available weekly BACS run, we also operate shorter payment terms for small labour only subcontractors. We comply with our obligations under the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 regarding subcontractor payments.
Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?
No
Maximum contractual payment period agreed
65 days
Any other information about payment terms
N/A
Dispute resolution process
In the first instance, any queries regarding payment of invoices should be directed to the Accounts Payable Team. We will always endeavor to give legitimate and complete explanations for delayed payment and indicate what action the supplier needs to complete in order to expedite settlement.
In common with all businesses, we carry out a full range of checks on all invoices against a number of criteria to ensure that the invoice is valid and correct and therefore deserves to be paid within terms as an undisputed invoice.
If an invoice fails to pass all criteria we will advise the supplier as soon as possible, explain the nature of the error/query/failure and explain the corrective action that is needed to bring the invoice to undisputed status and allow payment to proceed in a timely manner. If a supplier feels that they cannot resolve the issue with the relevant Accounts Payable Team and needs to engage with a more senior representative, then CBES Ltd offers a series of escalation contact points that can be used.
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