SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE WATER PLC
Company number: 02662742
Reporting period:
1 April 2018 to 30 September 2018
Report filed on:
30 October 2018
Approved by:
Tim Orange
Payment statistics
Average time taken to pay invoices: 53 days
Invoices paid:
- within 30 days: 33%
- in 31 to 60 days: 46%
- in 61 days or more: 21%
Late and disputed:
- payments due in the reporting period which have not been paid within the agreed period: 36%
Payment terms
Shortest standard payment periods
30 days
Longest standard payment period
60 days
Standard payment terms
Standard payment terms are usually within the range set out above, and are agreed prior to the commencement of trading.
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
60 days
N/a
Any other information about payment terms
The business is working towards achieving the requirements of the Prompt Payment Code as part of our commitments made for PR19, recognising the importance of cash-flow to our supply chain and the need to positively support SMEs.
Dispute resolution process
Disputes are resolved by discussion between the trading parties and business relationship owners supported by specialists as required.
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