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J O SIMS LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2020
60Fair
New Entry
#3120 in UK
#135 in East Midlands

Ranked in 2 industries

  • 242nd of 585 in Food And Drink
  • 206th of 445 in Distribution And Delivery

This company is listed under more than one industry, so we show its position in each rather than picking one.

Company Information

Company Number
02084187
Registered Address
Pudding Lane, Pinchbeck, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 3TJ
Status
Active
Employee Count
142
Turnover
£92,701,000
EBITDA
£4,670,000

Additional Details

Website
https://josims.com
Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
15 December 1986
Nature of Business
46310 - Wholesale of fruit and vegetables
Industries
Distribution And Delivery, Food And Drink
Region
East Midlands
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Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
35 days
Shortest Period:30 days
Longest Period:60 days
Max Contractual:60 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
48%
31-60 Days
31%
After 60 Days
21%
Not Paid Within Terms46%

Payment Features

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

Company Review

Trend Analysis

The trend for J O SIMS LIMITED from 2019 to 2020 shows that the average time taken to pay invoices has decreased by 3 days. The percentage of invoices paid within 30 days has also slightly decreased by 1%, while the percentage of invoices paid between 31 and 60 days has increased by 2%. The percentage of invoices paid later than 60 days has decreased by 1%, indicating a slight improvement in timely payments. The percentage of invoices not paid within agreed terms has also increased by 5%, showing a decrease in the company's ability to pay invoices on time.

Volatility Analysis

The data for J O SIMS LIMITED shows a relatively stable trend with minor changes in the percentage of invoices paid within different time frames. The average time taken to pay invoices has also remained fairly consistent with only a 3-day decrease. However, there has been a significant increase of 5% in the percentage of invoices not paid within agreed terms, indicating some volatility in the company's payment practices.

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2020-07-30
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 202030 Jul 20203548%31%21%46%
01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 201914 Jan 20203850%27%23%40%
01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 201926 Jul 20193849%29%22%39%

Invoice Payment Practices

This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

Payment terms are set for suppliers in accordance with established payment routines and processes

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

Dispute Resolution Process

Suppliers should contact the purchase ledger team at J O Sims via email or telephone in accordance with established processes.

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.

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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

About this company

J.O. Sims Ltd, trading as J.O. Sims, supplies fresh fruit, fruit ingredients and fruit-based snacks to retailers, wholesalers and food and drink manufacturers in the UK and internationally. Founded in 1896, the company sources fruit through long-standing relationships with growers and processors worldwide and farms over 1,000 acres of cherry, apple, peach, nectarine and apricot orchards, describing itself as the UK's largest supplier of cranberries and wild blueberries. Its UK operations include cherry packing, date importing and packing, and processing and blending of fruit, nut, seed and cereal products, alongside dried fruit paste manufacturing. The company also manages importing, supply chain logistics, quality assurance and product innovation for its customers.

Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: josims.com

Financial Metrics

Cash
£1,493,664
Net Worth
£24,109,440
Total Current Assets
£33,523,552
Total Current Liabilities
£33,469,772

Company Location

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© 2026 Payment Check Ltd

Registered Address: 3rd Floor Suite 207 Regent Street London W1B 3HH

Made by Alastair Campbell