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| 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 Nov 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 | 28 May 2026 | 26 | 80% | 19% | 1% | 33% |
| 01 May 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 | 21 Nov 2025 | 29 | 79% | 20% | 1% | 34% |
| 01 Nov 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 | 30 May 2025 | 30 | 72% | 25% | 3% | 30% |
| 01 May 2024 - 31 Oct 2024 | 28 Nov 2024 | 30 | 74% | 22% | 4% | 31% |
| 01 Nov 2023 - 30 Apr 2024 | 29 May 2024 | 33 | 62% | 33% | 5% | 44% |
| 01 May 2023 - 31 Oct 2023 | 30 Nov 2023 | 32 | 66% | 30% | 4% | 48% |
| 01 Nov 2022 - 30 Apr 2023 | 31 May 2023 | 32 | 65% | 31% | 4% | 42% |
| 01 May 2022 - 30 Nov 2022 | 01 Dec 2022 | 31 | 71% | 23% | 6% | 33% |
| 01 Nov 2021 - 30 Apr 2022 | 31 May 2022 | 29 | 72% | 25% | 3% | 45% |
| 01 May 2021 - 31 Oct 2021 | 30 Nov 2021 | 27 | 77% | 21% | 2% | 42% |
| 01 Nov 2020 - 30 Apr 2021 | 28 May 2021 | 44 | 44% | 44% | 12% | 41% |
| 01 May 2020 - 31 Oct 2020 | 30 Nov 2020 | 44 | 42% | 45% | 13% | 39% |
| 01 Nov 2019 - 30 Apr 2020 | 28 May 2020 | 34 | 61% | 32% | 7% | 35% |
| 01 May 2019 - 31 Oct 2019 | 28 Nov 2019 | 41 | 53% | 34% | 13% | 43% |
| 01 Nov 2018 - 30 Apr 2019 | 18 Aug 2019 | 39 | 59% | 29% | 12% | 58% |
| 01 May 2018 - 31 Oct 2018 | 30 Nov 2018 | 23 | 77% | 17% | 6% | 23% |
| 01 Nov 2017 - 30 Apr 2018 | 31 May 2018 | 19 | 89% | 6% | 5% | 13% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
Under the company's standard payment terms we commit to paying all undisputed sums properly due to third party suppliers within 30 days of receipt of a valid invoice by the central finance team with the following exceptions: a) some suppliers have 45 days standard terms and b) some have 7 or 15 day terms (the latter typically postal / courier services). The company normally settles invoices on standard terms however variations to these terms do exist based on agreements with certain suppliers.
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
45
Disputes should be directed to the Accounts Payable team (accountspayable@fosterandpartners.com) or to the relevant commercial contact within the company. We aim to resolve disputes quickly and efficiently.
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
Foster + Partners Limited is registered as an architectural practice, matching its SIC classification for architectural activities. The company operates as part of Foster + Partners, a global studio working across architecture, engineering, urbanism and design, founded in 1967. Its work spans building design, engineering, interiors, urban and landscape design, and workplace consultancy, with projects including museums, residential developments and mixed-use schemes. The London-registered entity forms part of this international practice, which publishes project news covering completed buildings such as museums, memorials and large-scale developments. It was incorporated in 1982 and remains active.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: fosterandpartners.com