Score of 86.36/100 qualifies for PaymentCheck Certification
WATER PLUS LIMITED demonstrates a strong tendency for prompt payments, with 81% of invoices settled within 30 days, resulting in an average payment time of 32 days. This indicates a consistent payment cycle that, while generally timely, often extends slightly beyond strict net-30 terms. A discernible pattern shows that 19% of payments regularly extend beyond 30 days, with 5% falling into the over 60-day category.
The payment profile exhibits moderate volatility; while 81% of payments are highly reliable, the remaining 19% introduce a predictable but consistent delay. This creates a cash flow risk, as suppliers cannot reliably anticipate all invoices to be settled within a 30-day timeframe, especially with 5% exceeding 60 days. Although there is no indication of complete payment defaults ("Late: 0%"), the extended payment durations for a significant minority of invoices necessitate proactive financial planning from suppliers.
Overall, WATER PLUS LIMITED is a generally acceptable payment partner, but suppliers should be prepared for an average payment cycle of 32 days and potential delays for a portion of invoices. Key decision factors include the high probability of payment, offset by the non-trivial risk of extended terms for 19% of invoices, including 5% beyond 60 days. To mitigate risk, suppliers should consider factoring in a slightly longer payment window, adjusting credit terms, or implementing tiered payment schedules to account for these predictable delays.
| 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 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 | 30 Apr 2026 | 37 | 82% | 8% | 10% | 8% |
| 01 Apr 2025 - 30 Sept 2025 | 14 Oct 2025 | 32 | 81% | 14% | 5% | 0% |
| 01 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | 17 Apr 2025 | 29 | 95% | 3% | 2% | 4% |
| 01 Apr 2024 - 30 Sept 2024 | 14 Oct 2024 | 27 | 95% | 4% | 1% | 0% |
| 01 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 | 15 Apr 2024 | 27 | 95% | 4% | 1% | 4% |
| 01 Apr 2023 - 30 Sept 2023 | 30 Oct 2023 | 26 | 94% | 4% | 1% | 4% |
| 01 Oct 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 | 27 Apr 2023 | 26 | 93% | 6% | 1% | 5% |
| 01 Apr 2022 - 30 Sept 2022 | 28 Oct 2022 | 29 | 90% | 7% | 3% | 7% |
| 01 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 | 29 Apr 2022 | 26 | 94% | 5% | 1% | 4% |
| 01 Apr 2021 - 30 Sept 2021 | 29 Oct 2021 | 29 | 93% | 6% | 1% | 6% |
| 01 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 | 30 Apr 2021 | 30 | 94% | 4% | 2% | 5% |
| 01 Apr 2020 - 30 Sept 2020 | 26 Oct 2020 | 25 | 95% | 4% | 1% | 5% |
| 01 Oct 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 | 30 Apr 2020 | 25 | 93% | 4% | 3% | 5% |
| 01 Apr 2019 - 30 Sept 2019 | 31 Oct 2019 | 23 | 88% | 9% | 3% | 6% |
| 01 Oct 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 | 30 Apr 2019 | 39 | 54% | 30% | 16% | 38% |
| 01 Apr 2018 - 30 Sept 2018 | 30 Oct 2018 | 35 | 57% | 27% | 16% | 49% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
Standard payment terms are 30 days from date of invoice. Wholesale invoices are paid in accordance with the Wholesale Retail Code (WRC). The Water Plus dispute resolution process is included as part of the terms and conditions of our supplier contracts; each supplier potentially offered different terms which are negoiated as part of the Legal/Procurement processes. If a dispute arises, the supplier shall give written notice to Water Plus along with any supporting documentation, at which point both parties shall attempt to resolve the dispute in good faith. Disputes that cannot be resolved directly between the supplier and Water Plus are settled in accordance with the CEDR Model Mediation Procedure. Once the dispute has been resolved, the invoice will be paid on the next avaliable payment run. These payments are not counted as late in the numbers above.
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
The Water Plus dispute resolution process is included as part of the terms and conditions of our supplier contracts; each supplier potentially offered different terms which are negoiated as part of the Legal/Procurement processes. If a dispute arises, the supplier shall give written notice to Water Plus along with any supporting documentation, at which point both parties shall attempt to resolve the dispute in good faith. Disputes that cannot be resolved directly between the supplier and Water Plus are settled in accordance with the CEDR Model Mediation Procedure. Once the dispute has been resolved, the invoice will be paid on the next avaliable payment run. These payments are not counted as late in the numbers above.
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
WATER PLUS LIMITED is an active private limited company. Its operations are within the water services sector, as indicated by its company name.
Registered under company number 04141390, the company was incorporated on 15 January 2001. Its registered office is located at Prospect House Gordon Banks Drive, Trentham Lakes, Stoke-On-Trent, United Kingdom, ST4 4TW, within the West Midlands region.
Companies operating within the UK water services sector typically provide essential water and wastewater retail services. These commonly include billing, account management, and customer service for non-household customers, in addition to offering water efficiency advice.
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