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Score of 85.6/100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 | 30 Jul 2025 | 21 | 73% | 25% | 2% | 5% |
| 01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 | 27 Jan 2025 | 24 | 67% | 32% | 1% | 3% |
| 01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 | 29 Jul 2024 | 24 | 66% | 31% | 3% | 5% |
| 01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 | 30 Jan 2024 | 26 | 63% | 34% | 3% | 11% |
| 01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 | 21 Jul 2023 | 22 | 70% | 28% | 2% | 3% |
| 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 | 27 Jan 2023 | 27 | 55% | 44% | 1% | 7% |
| 01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 | 25 Jul 2022 | 28 | 56% | 42% | 2% | 3% |
| 01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 | 31 Jan 2022 | 19 | 72% | 26% | 2% | 5% |
| 01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 2021 | 29 Jul 2021 | 24 | 50% | 49% | 1% | 10% |
| 01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 | 15 Feb 2021 | 24 | 52% | 47% | 1% | 9% |
| 01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 2020 | 21 Jul 2020 | 24 | 59% | 40% | 1% | 11% |
| 01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 | 21 Jan 2020 | 28 | 42% | 56% | 2% | 13% |
| 01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 2019 | 24 Jul 2019 | 25 | 48% | 52% | 0% | 8% |
| 01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 | 28 Jan 2019 | 28 | 38% | 62% | 0% | 10% |
| 01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 2018 | 18 Jul 2018 | 26 | 54% | 45% | 1% | 16% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
’The standard and default payment term for Elsevier Ltd suppliers is 45 days from receipt of a valid invoice. In addition, certain categories of supplier are set up with specific payment dates (e.g. for royalty, rent and lease related payments), while others may be paid early where they offer early settlement discounts. However, due to new prompt payment guidelines, suppliers classified as small business will have a payment terms of 30 days net. The maximum payment period for a contract during the reporting period was 60 days. There was no change to the standard payment terms during the reporting period.’’
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
’Elsevier’s Standard Terms of Purchase set out the legal framework for its supplier relationships. Elsevier has a dedicated Payments Helpdesk, contactable in the UK at: +44 1865 84 3198. The Helpdesk is responsible for the investigation and resolution of invoice and/or payment related queries and the target response time is 48 hours. If a supplier is not satisfied with the Helpdesk response, details will be escalated to either the Head of Elsevier’s ‘Procure to Pay’ function or to the Elsevier business contact responsible for managing the supplier relationship. If a dispute relates to contract terms or supplier performance, the Helpdesk will immediately refer the matter to the appropriate business contact, who will contact the supplier directly.’’
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
Elsevier Limited is a UK company registered in London, previously known as Pergamon Press and Elsevier Science, and now part of the RELX group, controlled by RELX (UK) Limited since 2016. Its own website description states that it provides advanced information and decision support to accelerate progress in science and healthcare worldwide. Public sector contract records show it supplying products such as Scopus electronic resource licences, Researchfish research outcome tracking software, and research data software to universities and public bodies. The company's SIC classification is information technology service activities, reflecting its role in providing scientific and research information services and publishing-related digital tools rather than manufacturing or general IT consultancy.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: companiesintheuk.co.uk · find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk