Industry ranking
Score of 86/100 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 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 | 30 Jan 2026 | 18 | 74% | 25% | 1% | 11% |
| 01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 | 15 Jul 2025 | 18 | 73% | 26% | 1% | 10% |
| 01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 | 08 Jan 2025 | 18 | 72% | 27% | 1% | 10% |
| 01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 | 12 Jul 2024 | 16 | 75% | 25% | 0% | 9% |
| 01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 | 04 Jan 2024 | 16 | 76% | 24% | 0% | 8% |
| 01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 | 21 Jul 2023 | 16 | 76% | 24% | 0% | 9% |
| 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 | 13 Jan 2023 | 16 | 76% | 24% | 0% | 9% |
| 01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 | 12 Jul 2022 | 17 | 74% | 25% | 1% | 9% |
| 01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 | 11 Jan 2022 | 18 | 71% | 28% | 1% | 10% |
| 01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 2021 | 14 Jul 2021 | 18 | 73% | 27% | 0% | 9% |
| 01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 | 18 Jan 2021 | 14 | 89% | 11% | 0% | 4% |
| 01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 2020 | 07 Jul 2020 | 16 | 82% | 17% | 1% | 4% |
| 01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 | 03 Jan 2020 | 17 | 75% | 24% | 1% | 8% |
| 01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 2019 | 09 Jul 2019 | 18 | 74% | 25% | 1% | 8% |
| 01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 | 14 Jan 2019 | 16 | 79% | 20% | 1% | 6% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
Conditions of Contract for the Supply of Goods and Services - Payment will be made by BACS at the end of the Company’s accounting month following the accounting month of Delivery or receipt of invoice, whichever is the later. Capital Delivery Contract Payments. Fixed AMP schedule for payments under contract types NEC3, ECC, PSC, Discrete, E Short, TDO, frameworks, Bespoke contracts and ICE. Optional: any further information about your maximum contractual payment period Small supplier scheme (14 days Nett) - Qualification where suppliers turnover is less than the UK VAT registration threshold.
Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?
No information available
Any other information about payment terms
Alternative payment options • 7 days - Push Pay card payments (Processed weekly/Mon) • 30 days - Card payments (MOTO & E-Commerce)
Maximum contractual payment period agreed
45
Any dispute arising out of or in respect of the Purchase Order may be referred in writing by either Party to a dispute resolution committee comprising the Company Representative and the Supplier Representative. Failing resolution of the dispute by the dispute resolution committee within a period of 10 (ten) Business Days of the reference to them the dispute may immediately be referred in writing by either Party for determination to the Company’s procurement team and Supplier sales manager who shall seek to reach agreement of the dispute within 1 (one) calendar month.
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
Wessex Water Services Limited provides water collection, treatment and supply, along with sewerage services, to customers in its region. Its FAQ hub covers topics such as billing and accounts, hosepipe bans, smart meters, and support for developers and retailers. The company deals directly with household and business customers on matters including water restrictions, account queries, and advice for those with additional needs. It was incorporated in 1989 and is registered in Bath, operating as part of the water utility sector serving the wider Wessex region.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: faq.wessexwater.co.uk