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ELEMENT SIX (UK) LIMITED.

Company number: 01050981

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

Reporting period:

1 January 2024 to 30 June 2024

Report filed on:

26 July 2024

Approved by:

Erica Leathers


Payment statistics

Average time taken to pay invoices: 65 days

Invoices paid:

  • within 30 days: 22%
  • in 31 to 60 days: 39%
  • in 61 days or more: 39%

Late and disputed:

  • payments due in the reporting period which have not been paid within the agreed period: 73%

Payment terms

Shortest standard payment periods

0 days

Longest standard payment period

Answer not provided

Standard payment terms

We operate standard payment terms in line with industry requirements and to meet the needs of our supply chain. For smaller suppliers, these are up to 30 days and for larger suppliers these are up to 60 days (or longer with mutual agreement).

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

No further comment provided

Dispute resolution process

We operate an accounts payable function within office hours providing the ability for all suppliers to raise queries or complaints for all invoices or payments. We will discuss and resolve the dispute based on the specific circumstances and in accordance with the terms of the contract or purchase order terms and conditions.

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