PEARSON EDUCATION LIMITED
Company Information
- Company Number
- 00872828
- Registered Address
- 80 Strand, London, England, WC2R 0RL
- Status
- Active
- Employee Count
- 2,144
- Turnover
- £441,627,000
- EBITDA
- £4,849,000
Additional Details
- Website
- https://edexcel.org.uk/
- Company Type
- Private limited Company
- Incorporated On
- 3 March 1966
- Nature of Business
- 58110 - Book publishing78300 - Human resources provision and management of human resources functions85320 - Technical and vocational secondary education85600 - Educational support services
- Industries
- Creative,Media And Publishing,Education,Professional Services
- Region
- London
Time to Pay
Payment Timeline
Payment Features
Payment Score History
Performance Reports History
| 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 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 | 29 Jul 2025 | 26 | 94% | 4% | 2% | 8% |
| 01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 | 22 Jul 2024 | 27 | 85% | 13% | 2% | 15% |
| 01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 | 25 Jan 2024 | 23 | 95% | 3% | 2% | 29% |
| 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 | 18 Jan 2023 | 26 | 96% | 3% | 1% | 7% |
| 01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 | 28 Jul 2022 | 26 | 94% | 5% | 1% | 8% |
| 01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 | 28 Jan 2022 | 27 | 89% | 9% | 2% | 11% |
| 01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 2021 | 27 Jul 2021 | 30 | 82% | 14% | 4% | 22% |
| 01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 | 31 Jan 2020 | 21 | 87% | 10% | 3% | 48% |
| 01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 2018 | 26 Jul 2018 | 30 | 77% | 16% | 7% | 43% |
Payment Time Trends
Payment Distribution Trends
Invoice Payment Practices
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Payment Terms
Standard payment terms
30 days from receipt of invoice
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
30
Dispute Resolution Process
If the supplier wishes to raise a dispute they should use the below process: Contact the Source to Pay helpdesk by email at supplier@pearson.com Suppliers will receive a ticket number by return email. This team is the first point of contact for supplier queries. Suppliers may contact the Helpdesk with all queries, including disputes. The Helpdesk have full visibility of the invoice status at all times and are well placed to support the supplier in answering their query. This includes escalating the matter to the relevant person in the business as and when required in order for the dispute to be resolved. Should queries not be resolved within an agreed time frame by the Helpdesk, suppliers can escalate their query by emailing stpqueryescalation@pearson.com and quoting the original ticket number.
Other Payment Information
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
Company Summary
Pearson Education Limited is a British multinational publishing and education company that operates globally. Founded in 1844, it is headquartered in London, UK and has a strong presence in over 70 countries worldwide.
The company offers a wide range of educational products and services, including textbooks, digital learning resources, assessment tools, and online courses. It caters to learners of all ages, from preschool to higher education, and also provides professional development and training for educators.
In line with its commitment to sustainability, Pearson has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental footprint and promote responsible business practices. This includes using sustainable materials in its products, reducing energy consumption and waste, and supporting community and charity projects.
Key people at Pearson Education Limited include Andy Bird, the CEO, and John Fallon, the Executive Chairman. They lead a team of over 22,000 employees who are dedicated to delivering quality education and improving learning outcomes for students worldwide.
For more information on Pearson Education Limited and its products and services, you can visit their website at www.pearson.com. Their registered office address is 80 Strand, London, WC2R 0RL, UK. Additionally, the company can be contacted via email at info@pearson.com or by phone at +44 (0)20 7010 2000.
