Score of 92.6/100 qualifies for PaymentCheck Certification
Cygnet Behavioural Health Limited demonstrates a strong payment profile, with 87% of invoices settled within 30 days and an average payment time of just 20 days, well ahead of the standard net-30 threshold. The 11% of payments falling in the 31–60 day band represents a minor secondary cluster, while only 2% extend beyond 60 days, indicating isolated rather than systemic delays. The complete absence of formally classified late payments reinforces a consistent and disciplined payment pattern.
Payment behaviour is highly predictable, with the overwhelming majority of transactions concentrated in the sub-30-day window and minimal spread across later brackets. The small 31–60 day segment may reflect occasional administrative processing variations rather than financial stress, given the otherwise strong performance metrics. Overall volatility is low, presenting suppliers with a reliable and manageable cash flow expectation when trading with this company.
Cygnet Behavioural Health Limited represents a low-risk payment counterparty and can be confidently engaged on standard trade terms without the need for prepayment conditions or shortened credit windows. Suppliers should note the 13% of invoices that do extend beyond 30 days and may wish to implement light-touch follow-up procedures at the 25-day mark to maintain cash flow predictability. Overall, this company's payment data supports offering competitive terms as a means of strengthening the commercial relationship.
| 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 |
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| 01 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 | 19 May 2026 | 20 | 87% | 11% | 2% | 0% |
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Standard payment terms
Standard Payment Terms are 30 days from the date of the invoice. We occasionally have a supplier who may require immediate payment.
Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?
No information available
Any other information about payment terms
N/A
Maximum contractual payment period agreed
30
The main point of contact for disputes is the Purchase Ledger team at Cygnet Health Care Ltd, based at 18 Kings Hill Avenue, Kings Hill, Kent. ME18 4AE. In response to a query (or dispute), the team will check the status of the invoice and, if necessary, raise the query with the applicable site manager who will contact the supplier to resolve the issue.
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?
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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
Cygnet Behavioural Health Limited is a company registered in England, with a nature of business classified as hospital activities. Companies House records link it to the Cygnet Group, which trades as Cygnet and describes itself as a provider of mental health, autism and learning disability services across the UK. The wider group operates hospitals and community-based health and social care settings, offering pathways such as secure mental health care, CAMHS, eating disorder treatment, learning disability and neuropsychiatric services, alongside supported living and nursing home provision. This entity forms part of that group's operations rather than being a separate independent business, consistent with its registered SIC classification for hospital activities.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: cygnetgroup.com · cygnetgroup.com