CAPITA PLC

PaymentCheck Score 2025
86Good
5.2vs last year
#1263 in UK
#94 in Professional Services
#563 in London

Company Information

Company Number
02081330
Registered Address
65 Gresham Street, London, England, EC2V 7NQ
Status
Active
Employee Count
51,200
Turnover
£3,014,600,000
EBITDA
£60,800,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Public limited Company
Incorporated On
8 December 1986
Nature of Business
58290 - Other software publishing
70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management
82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified
Industries
Professional Services
Region
London

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
24 days
Shortest Period:7 days
Longest Period:60 days
Max Contractual:90 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
81%
31-60 Days
12%
After 60 Days
7%
Not Paid Within Terms11%

Payment Features

Participates in Codes✗ No
E-Invoicing✗ No
Supply Chain Finance✗ No

Payment Score History

Excellent (80+) Good (60-79) Fair (40-59) Poor (20-39) Very Poor (<20)

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2025-07-24
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 202524 Jul 20252481%12%7%11%
01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 202407 Feb 20251785%10%5%8%
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202302 Feb 20241390%8%2%4%
01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 202301 Aug 20233571%12%17%19%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202229 Jul 20221582%14%4%12%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202121 Jan 20221388%10%2%3%
01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 202025 Jan 20211391%7%2%5%
01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 201926 Jul 20192773%24%3%25%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201826 Jul 20182870%23%7%27%

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

7 Days individuals, 14 Days Micro Business, 30 Days SME, 60 Days Large Corporate

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

90

Dispute Resolution Process

The accounts payable helpdesk number and email address is printed on all correspondence to suppliers, any disputes are expected to be resolved within 30 days of the dispute being raised.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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

CAPITA PLC is a British multinational company that provides a wide range of professional support services to businesses and governments. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in London, with operations across Europe, India, and South Africa.

The main activities of CAPITA PLC include business process management, customer management, IT and digital transformation, and consulting services. They work with a diverse range of clients, from small businesses to large corporations, in various industries such as education, healthcare, transportation, and financial services.

CAPITA PLC is committed to sustainability and has a dedicated sustainability program in place. They focus on reducing their environmental impact through energy efficiency, waste reduction, and responsible sourcing. They also have initiatives in place to promote diversity and inclusion within their workforce.

Some of the key products and services offered by CAPITA PLC include payroll and HR services, customer contact solutions, IT infrastructure management, and consulting services for businesses looking to improve their operations. They also offer software solutions such as electronic document management and case management systems.

The key people at CAPITA PLC include the CEO, Jon Lewis, and the Chairman, Sir Ian Powell. They lead a team of over 55,000 employees worldwide, who are dedicated to delivering high-quality services to their clients.

For more information about CAPITA PLC and their services, you can visit their website at www.capita.com. Their registered office address is 30 Berners Street, London, W1T 3LR, United Kingdom.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£396,800,000
Net Worth
-£381,700,000
Total Current Assets
£860,700,000
Total Current Liabilities
£1,513,100,000

Company Location