VODAFONE GROUP SERVICES LIMITED
Company Information
- Company Number
- 03802001
- Registered Address
- Vodafone House, The Connection, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 2FN
- Status
- Active
- Employee Count
- 3,315
- Turnover
- £2,836,522,000
- EBITDA
- £532,969,000
Additional Details
- Company Type
- Private limited Company
- Incorporated On
- 7 July 1999
- Nature of Business
- 61900 - Other telecommunications activities
- Industries
- Hardware, Marketing And Sales, Software, Telecommunications
- Region
- South East
Time to Pay
Payment Timeline
Payment Features
Payment Score History
Company Review
Trend Analysis
The average payment time for VODAFONE GROUP SERVICES LIMITED is 48 days, indicating a consistent trend where the majority of payments (50%) fall within the 31-60 day window. Although only 31% are paid within 30 days, this profile suggests a predictable trajectory towards settlement within two months rather than immediate payment.
Volatility Analysis
Payment reliability is high, with a minimal 4% late payment rate, reflecting very low immediate default risk for suppliers. While 19% of payments extend beyond 60 days, the dominant payment distribution within 60 days (81%) indicates predictable settlement patterns rather than high volatility or inconsistency.
Summary Analysis
VODAFONE GROUP SERVICES LIMITED presents a low payment risk profile with a predictable average payment time of 48 days. Suppliers should anticipate payments typically between 31-60 days and adjust their cash flow forecasts accordingly. Given the very low late payment rate, extensive risk mitigation beyond standard contract terms is generally not necessary.
Performance Reports History
| 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 Apr 2025 - 30 Sept 2025 | 27 Oct 2025 | 46 | 30% | 50% | 20% | 9% |
| 01 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | 25 Apr 2025 | 48 | 31% | 50% | 19% | 4% |
| 01 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 | 25 Apr 2024 | 62 | 28% | 37% | 35% | 4% |
| 01 Apr 2023 - 30 Sept 2023 | 30 Oct 2023 | 65 | 25% | 34% | 41% | 6% |
| 01 Apr 2022 - 30 Sept 2022 | 26 Oct 2022 | 66 | 22% | 30% | 48% | 5% |
| 01 Apr 2021 - 30 Sept 2021 | 25 Oct 2021 | 61 | 21% | 39% | 40% | 4% |
| 01 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 | 27 Apr 2021 | 60 | 31% | 27% | 42% | 6% |
| 01 Apr 2019 - 30 Sept 2019 | 29 Oct 2019 | 54 | 43% | 16% | 41% | 6% |
Payment Time Trends
Payment Distribution Trends
Invoice Payment Practices
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Payment Terms
Standard payment terms
The percentages provided in the payment statistics above include payments made to Vodafone Group entities providing goods or services to Vodafone Group Services Limited. Vodafone intercompany payment terms include many transactions with payment terms up to 120 days. These payments are included in our reported statistics as required and this therefore impacts the payment statistics. If intercompany payments are excluded from the statistics, they are as follows: Average time to pay in days – 42 days Split of payments made under qualifying contracts in the reporting period A) Percentage of invoices paid between day 1 and day 30 (inclusive) – 50% B) Percentage of invoices paid between day 31 and day 60 (inclusive) – 36% C) Percentage of invoices paid on or after day 61 – 14% Payments due in the reporting period which have not been paid within the agreed period – 8% Our standard payment terms are as follows: General procurement agreements: For external suppliers Vodafone Group Services Limited’s standard payment terms are 60 days from the date of receipt of invoice, or where a supplier is classed as a small supplier, in accordance with the UK Companies Act, 30 days from the date of receipt of invoice. Where the relevant agreement relates to the provisions of goods or services for supply to public sector customers, Vodafone Group Services Limited’s standard payment terms are 30 days from date of receipt of invoice. For procurement from other Vodafone Group companies, Vodafone Group Services Limited’s payment terms are up to 120 days. Longer or shorter payment terms may be agreed as part of a wider commercial negotiation of the relevant agreement. Any deviation from standard terms will take into account, amongst other things, (i)the type of goods or services provided and undertaken, (ii) the size of the supplier and its wider corporate group, (iii)the supplier’s relationship with the wider Vodafone Group and (iv) any other relevant commercial factors. Additionally, Vodafone Group Services Limited has a number of legacy framework agreements which may be on longer or shorter terms which will be reviewed at renewal with the objective of reducing the payment terms for small suppliers to 30 days.
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
120
Dispute Resolution Process
Any disputes on individual invoices should be raised with Vodafone Group Services Limited Accounts Payable who will work with the supplier to resolve the issue: Query in relation to: international network (INP) invoices Contact point: INP.invoices@vodafone.com Query in relation to: All other invoices Contact point: Supplier Digital Portal For any contractual disputes suppliers should contact following teams depending on the type of cost: Query in relation to: Supply Chain Management Contact point: VGSsupplychain@vodafone.com Query in relation to: International Network Planning Team Contact point: INP.invoices@vodafone.com
Other Payment Information
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
Company Summary
VODAFONE GROUP SERVICES LIMITED is an active Private limited Company, established to provide services, indicated by its name, likely operating within the broader Vodafone Group structure. Its company type signifies a self-contained legal entity, common for operational or support functions within a large organisation.
The company was incorporated on 7 July 1999, holding company number 03802001. Its registered office is located at Vodafone House, The Connection, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 2FN, placing its operations within the South East region of the UK.
Companies of this type, especially those providing 'Group Services', typically offer centralised support functions to their parent organisation and subsidiary entities. These services can include administrative support, IT infrastructure management, human resources, legal counsel, procurement, or financial management for the group.
