Score of 82.4/100 qualifies for PaymentCheck Certification
IBI GROUP (UK) LIMITED demonstrates a strong central payment tendency, with 71% of invoices settled within 30 days and an average payment time of 26 days, indicating generally prompt payment behaviour. The 31-60 day bracket accounts for a notable 27% of payments, suggesting a recurring secondary payment cycle that extends beyond standard terms for a material portion of transactions. The 2% of payments exceeding 60 days represents a marginal tail risk, indicating that severe delays are uncommon but not absent.
The relatively low late payment rate of 7% signals reasonable reliability, though the significant 27% share of payments falling in the 31-60 day window introduces moderate cash flow unpredictability for suppliers operating on tight 30-day terms. The gap between the 71% on-time rate and the 93% non-late rate suggests that some payments classified as late still resolve within a manageable timeframe. Overall, payment behaviour is moderately consistent but not fully predictable, presenting a low-to-medium reliability risk profile.
IBI GROUP (UK) LIMITED represents a generally acceptable payment risk, suitable for standard commercial engagement, particularly for suppliers who can absorb occasional 31-60 day settlement periods. Suppliers with strict 30-day cash flow requirements should factor in that approximately one in four invoices will likely extend beyond that threshold. To mitigate exposure, consider including clear payment terms in contracts, monitoring aging invoices proactively at the 25-day mark, and applying late payment clauses as a deterrent against the 7% late payment rate.
| 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 | 26 | 71% | 27% | 2% | 7% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
Our standard payment terms are to pay suppliers within 60 days of receipt of the invoice.
Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?
No information available
Any other information about payment terms
As a result of the introduction of a new ERP system in October 2017, Arcadis LLP process all payments on behalf of the following fellow group companies, Arcadis Consulting (UK) Limited(company number 02212959), Arcadis (UK) Limited (company number 01093549), Arcadis Human Resources (company number 03021358),Arcadis Gen UK Ltd ( company number 05917160 ) IBI Group (UK) Ltd ( company number 03154411 ). The payment statistics above therefore include all payments made on behalf of all six companies.
Maximum contractual payment period agreed
60
When an invoice is disputed, the supplier will receive an email indicating the invoice number and reason for rejection. To resolve the dispute, the supplier is required to provide any missing information or a credit note. We follow a strict no PO/no pay policy. The PO number is communicated at the time of placing the order.
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
IBI Group (UK) Limited is a private limited company operating within the professional services sector. The company forms part of the internationally recognised IBI Group brand, which specialises in architecture, engineering, planning, and technology solutions.
The company was incorporated on 2 February 1996 and holds company registration number 03154411 with Companies House. Its registered office is located at the Dantzic Building, Fourth Floor, Dantzic Street, Manchester, United Kingdom, M4 2AL, positioning the business within one of the UK's leading commercial and professional services hubs.
As a firm operating under the IBI Group name, the company delivers integrated built environment and infrastructure services to clients across both public and private sectors. These services typically encompass urban planning, transit and transportation design, architecture, and digital technology solutions tailored to complex urban and infrastructure projects.
With nearly three decades of operational history in the United Kingdom, IBI Group (UK) Limited represents an established presence within the UK professional services and built environment industry. The Manchester base provides the company with strong connectivity to regional and national clients across the country.