Score of 83.15/100 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 | 30 Jan 2026 | 27 | 85% | 9% | 6% | 31% |
| 01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 | 18 Jul 2025 | 24 | 85% | 8% | 7% | 29% |
| 01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 | 14 Jan 2025 | 28 | 82% | 10% | 8% | 30% |
| 01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 | 19 Jul 2024 | 34 | 78% | 11% | 11% | 38% |
| 01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 | 15 Jan 2024 | 30 | 83% | 9% | 8% | 32% |
| 01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 | 20 Jul 2023 | 29 | 81% | 11% | 8% | 34% |
| 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 | 23 Jan 2023 | 33 | 79% | 9% | 12% | 37% |
| 01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 | 28 Jul 2022 | 32 | 73% | 11% | 16% | 38% |
| 01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 2019 | 11 Jul 2019 | 23 | 27% | 30% | 43% | 39% |
| 01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 | 29 Jan 2019 | 21 | 67% | 27% | 6% | 43% |
| 01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 2018 | 26 Jul 2018 | 51 | 29% | 43% | 28% | 55% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
CVS UK Ltd ("CVS") endeavours to process all payments to suppliers by their due date whilst at the same time making use of twice weekly payment runs to consolidate payments into batches. As a result of these scheduled payment runs, invoices are usually included for payment within days of becoming due. All invoices received by CVS are processed by the centralised Accounts Payable team, located at the company’s Head Office at CVS House, Owen Road, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4ER (email: AccountsPayable@cvsvets.com). To maximise the prompt payment of invoices, CVS encourages all suppliers to send their invoices directly to the Accounts Payable team in order that the invoice is registered as soon as possible on the company’s accounting system and promptly sent out to the business for approval.
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
CVS hasn’t published a formal dispute resolution document. However, all payment disputes are resolved in the same manner regardless of the size of the supplier. The company’s centralised Accounts Payable team will refer all disputed invoices to the employee requisitioning the goods or services for resolution. If required, the matter will be escalated within the company including involvement of Executive Directors where required. CVS endeavours to resolve all invoice disputes prior to the payment becoming due in order that no impact is made on expected payment terms.
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
CVS (UK) Limited is a company registered in England and Wales that operates veterinary practices across the UK under various local trading names, including Abbey Veterinary Centre in Shrewsbury. The Shrewsbury practice, established in the early 1990s, provides small animal veterinary care such as consultations, vaccinations, dentistry, diagnostics, surgery, microchipping, neutering, parasite control and related services, alongside a Healthy Pet Club membership scheme. Out-of-hours emergency care is referred to a separate CVS-linked practice. The company's registered office is in Diss, Norfolk, and it remains an active company on the Companies House register, classified under veterinary activities.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: abbeyvetsshrewsbury.co.uk · abbeyvetsshrewsbury.co.uk