Score of 87.17/100 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 | 03 Feb 2026 | 27 | 86% | 12% | 2% | 1% |
| 01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 | 05 Sept 2025 | 26 | 85% | 12% | 3% | 31% |
| 01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 | 06 Feb 2025 | 26 | 89% | 9% | 2% | 1% |
| 01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 | 23 Jul 2024 | 26 | 91% | 7% | 2% | 1% |
| 01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 | 29 Jan 2024 | 26 | 86% | 10% | 4% | 1% |
| 01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 | 04 Sept 2023 | 26 | 85% | 12% | 3% | 1% |
| 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 | 26 Jan 2023 | 26 | 82% | 14% | 4% | 1% |
| 01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 | 24 Aug 2022 | 24 | 78% | 20% | 1% | 1% |
| 01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 | 18 Feb 2022 | 24 | 82% | 15% | 3% | 1% |
| 01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 2021 | 06 Sept 2021 | 24 | 82% | 17% | 1% | 4% |
| 01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 | 09 Feb 2021 | 24 | 78% | 20% | 2% | 0% |
| 01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 2020 | 25 Aug 2020 | 21 | 85% | 14% | 1% | 1% |
| 01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 | 21 Feb 2020 | 22 | 84% | 15% | 1% | 9% |
| 01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 2019 | 12 Nov 2019 | 17 | 87% | 12% | 1% | 9% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
Members are paid on the 14th of the month following movement or on a fixed date for pooled grain Non members are paid 28 days after the mean date of movement. Non grain suppliers are paid as per their terms
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
200
There is a dedicated purchase ledger department that are the initial contact for disputes. Any dispute they are not able to resolve will be passed to the relevant person who was involved in the original transaction to resolve. The purchase ledger team will keep track of outstanding disputes and ensure issues are resolved. The team have a specific email address for all purchase ledger related communications and individual phone lines
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
Openfield Agriculture Limited operates as Openfield, described as Britain's only national grain marketing and arable inputs cooperative. Based in Colsterworth, Lincolnshire, it is farmer owned, with members becoming shareholders when they commit grain to the business. Its activities cover grain trading and marketing, seed and fertiliser supply, and storage and processing facilities, alongside risk management and cash flow products for farmer members. The business supplies grain to major British food and drink brands and also exports grain when market conditions allow. It positions itself as building long term relationships with farmers and customers across the UK's main arable production areas.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: openfield.co.uk · openfield.co.uk