Industry ranking
| 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 | 02 Feb 2026 | 33 | 45% | 48% | 7% | 2% |
| 01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 | 29 Jul 2025 | 34 | 43% | 49% | 8% | 3% |
| 01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 | 21 Jan 2025 | 34 | 39% | 55% | 6% | 2% |
| 01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 | 26 Jul 2024 | 34 | 40% | 54% | 6% | 2% |
| 01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 | 29 Jan 2024 | 34 | 40% | 55% | 5% | 3% |
| 01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 | 20 Jul 2023 | 34 | 39% | 54% | 6% | 3% |
| 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 | 11 May 2023 | 34 | 40% | 54% | 7% | 3% |
| 01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 | 11 May 2023 | 36 | 36% | 54% | 10% | 3% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
Payment terms are set by our suppliers, most are 30 days from end of current month.
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
90
Suppliers are emailed informing them if we have a dispute on an invoice, the disputes are normally short delivery or price/discount query. Invoices are withheld from payment until the dispute is resolved.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?
No information available
Westward Building Services Limited is registered as an agent for the sale of timber and building materials, but trades online as Powertoolmate, a retailer of power tools and related equipment. The site sells cordless and corded power tools, batteries and chargers, storage systems, hand tools, electrical and lighting products, safety wear and workwear, and fixings and consumables from brands including DeWalt, Milwaukee, Makita and Wera. It offers next day delivery on qualifying orders and runs regular flash deals and special offers on tools, kits and accessories aimed at trade and DIY customers.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: powertoolmate.co.uk