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T.S.S. Limited exhibits a consistent trend of extended payment cycles, with an average payment time of 54 days, significantly beyond typical 30-day terms. Only 38% of payments are made within 30 days, and nearly half (49%) are consistently late, indicating a trajectory towards slower rather than faster settlements.
The payment profile for T.S.S. Limited suggests moderate volatility and low predictability, as nearly two-thirds of payments occur outside 30 days. The 26% of payments exceeding 60 days, coupled with a 49% overall late payment rate, indicates a significant risk of delayed cash flow for suppliers.
Suppliers should anticipate an extended payment cycle when engaging with T.S.S. Limited, given the average 54-day payment time and 49% late payment rate. Consider implementing stricter payment terms, such as shorter net terms with early payment discounts, or requiring partial upfront payments, to mitigate cash flow risks.
| 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 | 28 | 74% | 20% | 6% | 13% |
| 01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 | 30 Jul 2025 | 54 | 38% | 36% | 26% | 49% |
| 01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 | 17 Jan 2025 | 8 | 88% | 8% | 4% | 11% |
| 01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 | 19 Jul 2024 | 12 | 83% | 10% | 7% | 19% |
| 01 Nov 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 | 13 Feb 2024 | 18 | 86% | 14% | 0% | 14% |
| 01 May 2023 - 31 Oct 2023 | 28 Nov 2023 | 37 | 45% | 47% | 7% | 48% |
| 01 Nov 2022 - 30 Apr 2023 | 30 May 2023 | 38 | 34% | 57% | 9% | 9% |
| 01 May 2022 - 31 Oct 2022 | 30 Mar 2023 | 39 | 21% | 70% | 8% | 1% |
| 01 Nov 2021 - 30 Apr 2022 | 31 May 2022 | 36 | 31% | 59% | 9% | 1% |
| 01 May 2021 - 31 Oct 2021 | 30 Nov 2021 | 29 | 67% | 26% | 7% | 0% |
| 01 Nov 2020 - 30 Apr 2021 | 30 May 2021 | 28 | 61% | 30% | 9% | 0% |
| 01 May 2020 - 31 Oct 2020 | 30 May 2021 | 31 | 49% | 44% | 7% | 0% |
| 01 Nov 2019 - 30 Apr 2020 | 03 Aug 2020 | 29 | 58% | 35% | 6% | 1% |
| 01 May 2019 - 31 Oct 2019 | 29 Nov 2019 | 24 | 69% | 28% | 3% | 0% |
| 01 Nov 2018 - 30 Apr 2019 | 22 May 2019 | 25 | 70% | 27% | 2% | 1% |
| 01 May 2018 - 31 Oct 2018 | 30 Nov 2018 | 23 | 73% | 24% | 2% | 1% |
| 01 Nov 2017 - 30 Apr 2018 | 22 May 2018 | 25 | 67% | 29% | 4% | 1% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
TSS standard payment terms to large suppliers is 60 days from the date of invoice receipt. Standard terms for SMEs and smaller suppliers is 30 days from the date of invoice receipt or before.
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
90
Any complaint or concern from suppliers relating to dispute can be raised to: Telephone Number 0844 6200410 or Email 'fsscap@uk.g4s.com' We aim to try and get these raised to our ticketing system and allocated to a end user to work with the supplier within 72 Hours.
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
T.S.S. (Total Security Services) Limited, trading as TSS, supplies manned guarding and retail security services across the UK. Established in 1989, it provides retail security professionals, account management and maintenance support, and an intelligence-led crime hub using data analytics to identify risks. Services cover retail, distribution, corporate, education, healthcare, events and government sectors, and it holds SIA Approved Contractor Scheme status for security guarding, key holding and public space CCTV. Its clients include major retailers and outsourcing firms. The company was acquired by G4S Secure Solutions UK, an Allied Universal company, though it continues to trade under the TSS name.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: totalsecurity.co.uk · totalsecurity.co.uk