| 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 | 30 | 58% | 39% | 3% | 15% |
| 01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 | 31 Jul 2025 | 27 | 58% | 40% | 2% | 16% |
| 01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 | 13 Jan 2025 | 22 | 68% | 30% | 2% | 11% |
| 01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 | 13 Jan 2025 | 20 | 65% | 34% | 1% | 12% |
| 01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 | 05 Feb 2024 | 20 | 70% | 28% | 2% | 12% |
| 01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 | 30 Jul 2023 | 22 | 64% | 34% | 2% | 14% |
| 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 | 12 Jan 2023 | 23 | 60% | 37% | 3% | 10% |
| 01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 | 03 Aug 2022 | 24 | 57% | 39% | 4% | 15% |
| 01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 | 10 Feb 2022 | 26 | 57% | 38% | 5% | 18% |
| 01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 2021 | 01 Sept 2021 | 18 | 71% | 25% | 4% | 18% |
| 01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 | 30 Jan 2021 | 18 | 73% | 23% | 4% | 17% |
| 01 Jun 2020 - 30 Jun 2020 | 31 Jul 2020 | 21 | 67% | 28% | 5% | 19% |
| 01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 | 01 Feb 2020 | 39 | 36% | 51% | 13% | 22% |
| 01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 2019 | 27 Jul 2019 | 57 | 16% | 41% | 43% | 9% |
| 01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 | 09 Feb 2019 | 60 | 15% | 38% | 47% | 8% |
| 01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 2018 | 30 Jul 2018 | 58 | 14% | 42% | 44% | 15% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
Suppliers: 30 days nett monthly (smaller non-core suppliers) or 60 days nett monthly (larger core suppliers) Subcontractors 30 days nett monthly (standard terms) or all approved invoices paid 6/16/26th of the month (Mears Payables)
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
60
Mears Limited actively seeks to resolve disputes by discussing with relevant personnel at the supplier. Discussions may involve accounts payable and credit control, procurement and commercial teams as well as members of management where necessary.
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
Mears Limited is a company within Mears Group, registered under SIC code 81100 for combined facilities support activities. The wider group describes itself as managing and maintaining around 450,000 homes across the UK, working predominantly with central and local government to provide repairs, maintenance and housing management services within long term partnerships. The group also delivers integrated housing and care contracts, including supported living and extra care services, alongside broader placemaking support for clients. Mears Limited's own role within the group's structure is not separately detailed in the available evidence, but its registered activity aligns with facilities support and property maintenance services delivered under the Mears Group brand.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: mearsgroup.co.uk · mearsgroup.co.uk