OCU Services Limited processes the majority of payments within standard terms, with 60% settled within 30 days and an average payment time of 32 days, indicating a generally prompt payment culture. However, the 30% of payments falling in the 31–60 day bracket suggests a consistent pattern of modest delays beyond agreed terms for a significant portion of transactions. The 10% of payments exceeding 60 days, while relatively contained, points to a recurring tail of slower settlements that suppliers should factor into cash flow planning.
With 27% of payments classified as late, OCU Services Limited presents a moderate reliability risk, meaning more than one in four invoices will not be settled on time. This level of late payment is above what would be considered low-risk for supplier relationships, introducing meaningful unpredictability in receivables timing. The spread across multiple payment bands — from sub-30 days to over 60 days — confirms inconsistent payment behaviour rather than a single isolated issue, increasing forecasting difficulty for suppliers.
OCU Services Limited carries a moderate payment risk profile that warrants careful consideration before extending standard credit terms, particularly for suppliers with tight liquidity requirements. Suppliers should consider implementing shorter payment terms, proactive invoice follow-up from day 25 onwards, and credit limits aligned to the realistic possibility of a 45–60 day settlement cycle. For higher-value contracts, requesting staged payments or partial upfront deposits would provide meaningful protection against the demonstrated late payment rate of 27%.
| 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 Nov 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 | 29 May 2026 | 32 | 60% | 30% | 10% | 27% |
| 01 May 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 | 28 Jan 2026 | 28 | 70% | 23% | 7% | 32% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
We pay according to supplier terms; but we make weekly payment BACS payment runs to ensure late payments are kept to a minimum.
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
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Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?
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Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?
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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?
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OCU Services Limited is a private limited company operating in the United Kingdom. The company's name indicates a focus on services-based operations, delivering professional solutions within its sector.
OCU Services Limited was incorporated on 19 August 1997 and holds company registration number 03421543. The company is registered in the North West of England, with its registered office situated at Artemis House, 6 - 8 Greek Street, Stockport, England, SK3 8AB. The company maintains an active status on the Companies House register.
As a long-established private limited company with over two decades of operation, OCU Services Limited operates within the UK's competitive services sector. Companies of this structure and standing in the North West region contribute to the local and national economy by providing professional services to business and commercial clients.
With its registered office based in Stockport, OCU Services Limited benefits from a well-connected location in Greater Manchester, a major commercial hub in the North West of England. The company's active status confirms its continued operation and compliance with UK company registration requirements.