SOFTCAT PLC
Company Information
- Company Number
- 02174990
- Registered Address
- Solar House, Fieldhouse Lane, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom, SL7 1LW
- Status
- Active
- Employee Count
- 2,151
- Turnover
- £985,300,000
- EBITDA
- £147,016,000
Additional Details
- Website
- https://www.softcat.com/
- Company Type
- Public limited Company
- Incorporated On
- 7 October 1987
- Nature of Business
- 62090 - Other information technology service activities
- Industries
- Information Technology,Telecommunications And Data,Professional Services
- Region
- South East
Time to Pay
Payment Timeline
Payment Features
Performance Reports History
| 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 Feb 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 | 29 Aug 2025 | 25 | 71% | 26% | 3% | 11% |
| 01 Aug 2023 - 31 Jan 2024 | 29 Feb 2024 | 28 | 65% | 33% | 2% | 9% |
| 01 Feb 2023 - 31 Jul 2023 | 31 Aug 2023 | 33 | 55% | 40% | 5% | 13% |
| 01 Aug 2022 - 31 Jan 2023 | 28 Feb 2023 | 40 | 37% | 53% | 10% | 19% |
| 01 Feb 2022 - 31 Jul 2022 | 18 Aug 2022 | 34 | 51% | 44% | 5% | 15% |
| 01 Aug 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 | 09 Feb 2022 | 32 | 56% | 39% | 5% | 10% |
| 01 Feb 2021 - 31 Jul 2021 | 11 Aug 2021 | 32 | 55% | 42% | 3% | 8% |
| 01 Aug 2020 - 31 Jan 2021 | 25 Feb 2021 | 40 | 33% | 50% | 17% | 25% |
| 01 Feb 2020 - 31 Jul 2020 | 26 Aug 2020 | 41 | 28% | 56% | 16% | 24% |
| 01 Aug 2019 - 31 Jan 2020 | 03 Mar 2020 | 39 | 31% | 53% | 16% | 25% |
| 01 Aug 2018 - 31 Jan 2019 | 27 Feb 2019 | 34 | 51% | 38% | 11% | 12% |
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
The Company has standard payment terms of 30 days but has negotiated standard payment terms of between 14 and 90 days.
Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?
No information available
Any other information about payment terms
Minor amendments have been made in the reporting of payment practices in this period. These include refinements to the dates that invoices are processed when they are received with automatic bill import. These changes only have a minor (c.1%) impact on the payment results in the period.
Maximum contractual payment period agreed
90
Dispute Resolution Process
Softcat's accounts payable team offer support through to query resolution to all suppliers. The team can be contacted by email, letter or telephone and each supplier has a dedicated representative for their account.
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
Company Summary
SOFTCAT PLC is a leading provider of IT infrastructure and software solutions in the UK
The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
They have over 6,000 customers and work with major technology partners such as Microsoft, Dell, and HP.\n\nThe company offers a wide range of products and services including hardware and software procurement, IT consultancy, cloud solutions, and managed services
They also provide specialized solutions for cybersecurity, data storage, and networking.\n\nSOFTCAT PLC is committed to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce their environmental impact
They have a recycling program for old IT equipment and have invested in energy-efficient technologies for their own operations
The company also supports local charities and community projects through their Softcat Foundation.\n\nThe key people at SOFTCAT PLC include the CEO, Graeme Watt, who has been with the company since 2018, and the Chairman, Martin Hellawell, who has been with the company since 2006
The company has over 1,600 employees across their offices in the UK.\n\nFor more information on their products and services, customers can visit the company's website at www.softcat.com
The registered office address for SOFTCAT PLC is 1 The Boulevard, Abbey Street, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 1YZ
