Industry ranking
Score of 81.7/100 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 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 | 31 Jan 2023 | 20 | 82% | 15% | 3% | 26% |
| 01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 | 31 Jul 2022 | 23 | 69% | 30% | 1% | 49% |
| 01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 | 31 Jan 2022 | 27 | 56% | 41% | 3% | 50% |
| 01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 2021 | 29 Jul 2021 | 31 | 56% | 41% | 3% | 51% |
| 01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 | 26 Jan 2021 | 26 | 62% | 36% | 2% | 48% |
| 01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 2020 | 20 Jul 2020 | 22 | 78% | 22% | 0% | 36% |
| 01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 | 24 Jan 2020 | 21 | 80% | 19% | 1% | 27% |
| 01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 2019 | 17 Jul 2019 | 20 | 86% | 14% | 0% | 20% |
| 01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 | 22 Jan 2019 | 20 | 82% | 18% | 0% | 24% |
| 01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 2018 | 27 Jul 2018 | 27 | 67% | 32% | 1% | 40% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
Payment of invoices will be made on the usual monthly terms unless otherwise agreed – as stated in the Conditions of Purchase on CNS Purchase Orders.
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
30
Suppliers should send tax invoices which specify the correct Purchase Order number to the Accounts Payable department at Community Network Services Ltd, either by email to AccountsPayable@cnsonline.net or by post to Accounts Payable, Community Network Services Ltd, Western Docks, Southampton, SO15 1DA. For any payment queries, suppliers should contact the Accounts Payable department at Community Network Services Ltd, either by email to AccountsPayable@cnsonline.net or by phoning the switchboard on 02380 701701 and asking for the Accounts Payable department. The Accounts Payable department will look into suppliers’ queries as soon as possible, and will liaise with the purchaser and the supplier to resolve any queries or disputes to enable payment to be made as quickly as possible. Full Conditions of Purchase can be found on the Community Network Services Ltd Purchase Order.
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
Community Network Services Limited, trading as CNS, provides digital trade and customs software for the port and logistics sector. Its Port Community System connects terminals, shipping lines, freight forwarders, hauliers, rail operators and customs agents to manage imports, exports and transhipments through UK ports. It also offers cloud-based customs declaration software, safety and security declaration tools, and border management products supporting post-Brexit trade with UK, French and Irish customs authorities. The company is part of DP World, a global logistics group, operating as its UK-based digital trade solutions business. It is a UK government-approved provider of Port Community Systems, serving importers, exporters, couriers and transport operators.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: cnsonline.net