UI Social Infrastructure Limited demonstrates a consistently slow payment pattern, with an average payment time of 52 days and the majority of invoices (54%) settled in the 31–60 day window. Only 13% of payments are made within the standard 30-day term, indicating that extended payment timelines are the norm rather than the exception. The high proportion of payments exceeding 60 days (33%) further confirms a structural tendency toward delayed settlement rather than an isolated or improving trend.
With 87% of payments classified as late, this company presents a highly unreliable payment profile that poses a significant cash flow risk to suppliers. The spread across the 31–60 day and over-60-day brackets suggests inconsistent payment behaviour, making it difficult to forecast when invoices will actually be settled. This unpredictability compounds the risk, as suppliers cannot depend on even a broadly consistent late-payment window to plan their receivables.
UI Social Infrastructure Limited represents a high-risk payment partner, and suppliers should carefully assess their exposure before engaging or extending credit terms. It is strongly advisable to negotiate shorter payment terms upfront, apply early payment incentives, or require partial payment in advance to reduce financial exposure. At minimum, suppliers should implement proactive invoice follow-up from day 30 and set internal credit limits aligned with the realistic expectation of a 52-day or longer payment cycle.
| 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 Oct 2025 - 30 Mar 2026 | 01 Apr 2026 | 52 | 13% | 54% | 33% | 87% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
We do not have standard payment terms as we agree terms as part of the contract negotiation, however for subcontractors the most common payment terms are 45 days after the accounting month end providing a valid application is received. For suppliers the most frequently used payment terms are 60 days after the month in which the invoice is received.
Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?
No information available
Any other information about payment terms
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Maximum contractual payment period agreed
9
At United infrastructure we would always seek to resolve disputes with the relevant supply chain member by discussion and negotiation. With regard to a supplier this would usually be done by involving members of our finance, procurement and/or commercial teams and may also be escalated to members of management.
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
UI Social Infrastructure Limited is a private limited company operating within the social infrastructure sector. The organisation focuses on the development, management, or delivery of infrastructure projects that serve social and community purposes across the United Kingdom.
The company is registered in England and Wales under company number 01990656 and holds its registered office at Building 4 Clearwater, Lingley Green Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 3UZ. Incorporated on 18 February 1986, UI Social Infrastructure Limited is a well-established business with a presence in the North West of England, bringing decades of experience to its field.
Companies operating within the social infrastructure sector in the UK typically engage in the planning, financing, construction, or management of assets that support public services and communities. This encompasses facilities such as schools, healthcare buildings, housing developments, and community spaces, often working in partnership with public sector bodies, local authorities, and other stakeholders to deliver projects that meet social needs.
With its longstanding history and active status, UI Social Infrastructure Limited represents an experienced participant in a sector that plays a vital role in supporting the built environment of communities across the United Kingdom.