Ranked in 3 industries
This company is listed under more than one industry, so we show its position in each rather than picking one.
| Reporting Period | Filing Date | Average Time to Pay (days) | Paid within 30 days | Paid 31-60 days | Paid after 60 days | Not Paid within Terms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 | 09 Mar 2026 | 49 | 17% | 63% | 20% | 91% |
| 01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 | 09 Oct 2025 | 47 | 21% | 63% | 16% | 87% |
| 01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 | 17 Jan 2025 | 44 | 23% | 63% | 14% | 81% |
| 01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 | 25 Nov 2024 | 44 | 25% | 62% | 13% | 80% |
| 01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 | 15 Jan 2024 | 44 | 29% | 58% | 13% | 81% |
| 01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 | 16 Aug 2023 | 45 | 27% | 58% | 15% | 80% |
| 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 | 23 Jan 2023 | 46 | 32% | 53% | 15% | 83% |
| 01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 | 23 Jan 2023 | 46 | 29% | 55% | 16% | 86% |
| 01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 | 31 Jan 2022 | 48 | 20% | 63% | 17% | 77% |
| 01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 2021 | 27 Aug 2021 | 51 | 18% | 62% | 20% | 78% |
| 01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 | 29 Jan 2021 | 51 | 19% | 63% | 18% | 85% |
| 01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 2020 | 15 Oct 2020 | 52 | 15% | 63% | 22% | 86% |
| 01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 | 27 Jan 2020 | 46 | 20% | 64% | 16% | 81% |
| 01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 2019 | 30 Jul 2019 | 49 | 16% | 67% | 17% | 77% |
| 01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 | 30 Jan 2019 | 48 | 19% | 65% | 16% | 80% |
| 01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 2018 | 27 Jul 2018 | 47 | 20% | 65% | 15% | 75% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
Our standard payment terms are end of month, following month of invoicing (average 45 days) unless dictated by the specific contract.
Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?
No information available
Any other information about payment terms
No additional information
Maximum contractual payment period agreed
75
All queries and disputes are handled by the Accounts Payable departments with reference to the receiving depot/department and the buying teams. Inventory query reports are issued fortnightly to suppliers to assist with query resolution. The timescale of resolution will be dependent upon the nature of the query and individual suppliers.
Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?
For example, signatories to The Prompt Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.
❌
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.
❌
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.
❌
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?
❌
During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?
No information available
BFS Group Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 00239718 but trades as Bidfood. It operates as a UK foodservice wholesaler, supplying over 10,000 frozen, chilled and ambient food and drink products, plus catering equipment and supplies, to more than 40,000 business customers including hotels, restaurants, pubs, care homes, hospitals, schools and universities. It runs a national network of 26 depots across the UK and operates business-to-business only, not direct to consumers. The company originated as Booker Foodservice in 1929, was later acquired by Bidvest plc and renamed BFS Group Ltd, and now forms part of the Bidcorp group, with its immediate parent being Bidcorp Foodservice (Europe) Ltd.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: bidfood.co.uk · bidfood.co.uk · bidfood.co.uk