| 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 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 | 27 Jan 2026 | 59 | 19% | 23% | 58% | 2% |
| 01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 | 25 Jul 2025 | 73 | 23% | 23% | 54% | 3% |
| 01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 | 31 Jan 2025 | 113 | 11% | 16% | 73% | 3% |
| 01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 | 30 Jul 2024 | 86 | 15% | 8% | 77% | 5% |
| 01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 | 26 Jan 2024 | 69 | 22% | 8% | 70% | 8% |
| 01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 | 27 Jul 2023 | 65 | 21% | 11% | 68% | 10% |
| 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 | 30 Jan 2023 | 56 | 15% | 44% | 41% | 8% |
| 01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 | 26 Jul 2022 | 53 | 20% | 40% | 40% | 8% |
| 01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 | 28 Jan 2022 | 55 | 16% | 44% | 39% | 9% |
| 01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 2021 | 02 Aug 2021 | 65 | 9% | 2% | 89% | 18% |
| 01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 | 28 Jan 2021 | 61 | 11% | 4% | 85% | 24% |
| 01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 2020 | 24 Jul 2020 | 65 | 7% | 2% | 91% | 22% |
| 01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 | 30 Jan 2020 | 70 | 16% | 20% | 65% | 8% |
| 01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 2019 | 29 Jul 2019 | 79 | 5% | 27% | 68% | 5% |
| 01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 | 30 Jan 2019 | 94 | 7% | 22% | 71% | 4% |
| 01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 2018 | 07 Aug 2018 | 63 | 17% | 58% | 25% | 6% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
The company has differing standard payment periods depending on the classification of the product or service acquired. Vendors for stock items are generally 60 or 90 days, end of month. The period for fixed asset suppliers are generally 60 days, end of month. Historically other vendors were generally paid 30 days, end of month however the business is moving towards new standard terms of 60 days.
Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?
No information available
Any other information about payment terms
Quoted number of days for standard period/terms are actually "End of month". For example an invoice dated 1st August, with terms 90 days end of month, would be payable by 30 November.
Maximum contractual payment period agreed
120
Responsibility for resolution of disputes and complaints is jointly held by our accounts payable and procurement teams as appropriate. The aim is to work closely with suppliers to negotiate appropriate resolution in advance of the payment due dates, where possible.
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
Vision Express (UK) Limited operates the Vision Express optician business, trading from over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, including locations within Tesco stores. It provides eye tests, contact lens appointments and related eye care services, and sells prescription glasses, contact lenses, sunglasses and associated accessories, both in store and online. The company is part of the EssilorLuxottica group, a global eyewear and eye care group operating in more than 40 countries. Vision Express itself focuses on UK and Ireland retail optician operations, offering personalised appointments, a range of glasses and sunglasses brands, and contact lens subscription and trial services to customers.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: visionexpress.com · visionexpress.com