Score of 89.25/100 qualifies for PaymentCheck Certification
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2025 - 27 Dec 2025 | 30 Jan 2026 | 16 | 78% | 19% | 3% | 5% |
| 29 Dec 2024 - 28 Jun 2025 | 27 Jul 2025 | 17 | 78% | 20% | 2% | 6% |
| 30 Jun 2024 - 28 Dec 2024 | 27 Jan 2025 | 19 | 76% | 21% | 3% | 7% |
| 31 Dec 2023 - 29 Jun 2024 | 29 Jul 2024 | 24 | 68% | 27% | 5% | 7% |
| 02 Jul 2023 - 30 Dec 2023 | 29 Jan 2024 | 26 | 66% | 29% | 5% | 8% |
| 01 Jan 2023 - 01 Jul 2023 | 31 Jul 2023 | 31 | 65% | 29% | 6% | 9% |
| 03 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 | 30 Jan 2023 | 32 | 62% | 30% | 8% | 12% |
| 02 Jan 2022 - 02 Jul 2022 | 01 Aug 2022 | 33 | 59% | 33% | 8% | 12% |
| 04 Jul 2021 - 01 Jan 2022 | 31 Jan 2022 | 31 | 59% | 33% | 8% | 14% |
| 27 Dec 2020 - 03 Jul 2021 | 02 Aug 2021 | 27 | 66% | 29% | 5% | 12% |
| 28 Jun 2020 - 26 Dec 2020 | 22 Jan 2021 | 28 | 66% | 27% | 7% | 14% |
| 29 Dec 2019 - 26 Jun 2020 | 27 Jul 2020 | 29 | 62% | 31% | 7% | 16% |
| 30 Jun 2019 - 28 Dec 2019 | 24 Jan 2020 | 27 | 63% | 31% | 6% | 22% |
| 30 Dec 2018 - 29 Jun 2019 | 19 Jul 2019 | 26 | 62% | 31% | 7% | 21% |
| 01 Jul 2018 - 29 Dec 2018 | 24 Jan 2019 | 26 | 66% | 29% | 5% | 20% |
| 01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 2018 | 26 Jul 2018 | 26 | 64% | 30% | 6% | 19% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
Varies from 3 to 60 days per vendor type below: Vendors terms are normally contractually agreed as 60 days. The standard Publisher terms are payment at the end of the month following supply, plus 3 banking days. Self-billed contractors are paid one week in arrears of the working week, standard payment terms are 3 days from self bill invoice. Self-billed Trunking contractors are paid one month in arrears of the working month, standard payment terms are 3 days from self bill invoice. Unique payment terms are agreed for specific Publishers and Trunking contractors.
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
60
Accounts Payable team operate shared email addresses for Vendors, Contractors and Publishers. This email address is the initial point of contact for disputes and complaints. Queries regarding acceptability of payment terms are referred to Head of Finance Shared Service for resolution.
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
This company trades as InPost Distribution, having formerly operated under the Menzies name. It provides distribution and logistics services across the UK, focusing on newspaper and magazine delivery as well as flexible delivery for marketing materials, samples and customer campaigns. The business took full control of the Express and Newstrade logistics operations previously run by Menzies Distribution, following a period of close collaboration. Its work spans supply chain partners, brands and consumers, supporting daily newspaper drops alongside direct-to-consumer response campaigns. The company is registered in England with its office in London and its SIC classification covers wholesale of other intermediate products, reflecting its role in nationwide physical distribution rather than manufacturing or retail.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: menziesdistribution.com · menziesdistribution.com