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THE FREEDOM GROUP OF COMPANIES LTD.

Company number: 02867838

Reporting period:
2 March 2024 to 1 September 2024


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

This report was filed on 30 September 2024

and approved by Jonathan Stockton

Payment statistics

Average time taken to pay invoices: 28 days

Invoices paid:

  • within 30 days: 48%
  • in 31 to 60 days: 52%

Invoices due but not paid within agreed terms: 11%

Payment terms

Shortest standard payment periods

7 days

Longest standard payment period

60 days

Standard payment terms

Payment terms are agreed with suppliers and subcontractors as part of contract negotiations. Payment runs are typically done on a weekly basis

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

Answer not provided

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

N/A

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

60 days

No further comment provided

Any other information about payment terms

N/A

Dispute resolution process

Freedom Group of Companies Limited takes prides in developing open and long lasting relationships with its suppliers and subcontractors. Freedom Group of Companies Limited actively seeks to resolve disputes by discussing them with the relevant supplier or subcontractor. This typically involves members of the procurement, accounts payable and commercial teams. Where necessary it is escalated to members of management. Where it is not possible to reach an agreement, a number of potential dispute resolution methods may be used, e.g. mediation, litigation or arbitration.

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, 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.

Yes

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