RS INTEGRATED SUPPLY UK LIMITED demonstrates a consistent trend of significantly delayed payments, with an average payment time of 74 days. Only 17% of payments are settled within 30 days, while a substantial 71% extend beyond 60 days, indicating a clear trajectory towards prolonged payment cycles. This pattern shows a strong tendency to operate well outside standard payment terms.
The company's payment profile indicates low reliability and high unpredictability for suppliers, as only a small minority of invoices are paid within 30 days. The vast majority of payments (71% over 60 days) introduce significant working capital risk due to extended receivable periods and uncertain settlement dates beyond typical terms. This creates considerable cash flow strain and makes accurate financial forecasting challenging for supplying partners.
Suppliers should assess RS INTEGRATED SUPPLY UK LIMITED as a high-risk entity regarding payment timeliness, driven by the 74-day average payment time and 71% of payments occurring over 60 days. Key decision factors include a supplier's capacity to absorb extended payment cycles and the potential impact on their own cash flow management. Risk mitigation strategies should involve negotiating stricter payment terms, considering partial upfront payments, or implementing enhanced credit monitoring and limits.
| 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 | 03 Jun 2026 | 88 | 10% | 16% | 74% | 82% |
| 01 Apr 2025 - 30 Sept 2025 | 03 Jun 2026 | 88 | 12% | 16% | 72% | 86% |
| 01 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | 30 May 2025 | 74 | 17% | 12% | 71% | 17% |
| 01 Apr 2024 - 30 Sept 2024 | 18 Oct 2024 | 71 | 18% | 12% | 70% | 16% |
| 01 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 | 23 Sept 2024 | 77 | 24% | 14% | 63% | 17% |
| 01 Apr 2023 - 30 Sept 2023 | 25 Oct 2023 | 76 | 25% | 12% | 62% | 18% |
| 01 Oct 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 | 28 Apr 2023 | 95 | 17% | 12% | 71% | 18% |
| 01 Apr 2022 - 30 Sept 2022 | 10 Oct 2022 | 91 | 10% | 14% | 76% | 18% |
| 01 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 | 27 Apr 2022 | 92 | 10% | 12% | 78% | 18% |
| 01 Apr 2021 - 30 Sept 2021 | 21 Oct 2021 | 89 | 9% | 13% | 78% | 18% |
| 01 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 | 28 Apr 2021 | 90 | 9% | 12% | 79% | 20% |
| 01 Apr 2020 - 30 Sept 2020 | 28 Oct 2020 | 91 | 9% | 12% | 79% | 25% |
| 01 Oct 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 | 30 Apr 2020 | 92 | 8% | 13% | 79% | 26% |
| 01 Apr 2019 - 30 Sept 2019 | 30 Oct 2019 | 94 | 8% | 12% | 80% | 36% |
| 01 Oct 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 | 30 Apr 2019 | 87 | 8% | 11% | 81% | 41% |
| 01 Apr 2018 - 30 Sept 2018 | 30 Oct 2018 | 90 | 3% | 11% | 86% | 42% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
Contractual terms range between 60 days and 90 days end of month from date of invoice. For Ad Hoc purchases 60 days end of month from date of invoice.
Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?
No information available
Any other information about payment terms
Payment runs are typically executed on Wednesdays, with funds clearing on Fridays. These runs include invoices due up to the following Sunday. As a result, invoices with due dates between Monday and Thursday are generally paid within the same week; however, due to the timing of the clearing cycle, they are often settled marginally after their contractual due date. In addition, month-end payment runs are scheduled to clear on the first day of the following month. Consequently, these payments are also completed shortly after the stated due dates. If these marginal timing differences are adjusted for—by applying a 7-day grace period—the proportion of payments made outside agreed payment terms within the reporting period would decrease to approximately 29%.
Maximum contractual payment period agreed
120
The company operates a vendor document manager that serves as the initial point for managing invoice queries before invoices are posted to the ERP system. Within this portal: • Each invoice query is categorised using a defined query type. • The query is then automatically routed (workflow-based) to the appropriate responsible individual. • The assigned individual collaborates directly with the vendor to investigate and resolve the issue. Once the query is resolved, the invoice is progressed for posting and payment in the ERP system. The Accounts Payable (AP) team is responsible for overseeing this process and is measured against internal KPIs focused on resolving invoice queries as quickly and efficiently as possible.
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
RS Integrated Supply UK Limited operates as part of RS Integrated Supply, a global MRO supply chain services business formed in 2022 from the merger of UK company IESA and US company Synovos, and now part of RS Group plc. The business provides outsourced procurement and storeroom solutions for maintenance, repair and operations materials, including consumables and PPE, to manufacturing, assembly and process industries such as automotive, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, chemicals and higher education. Services include strategic sourcing, transactional processing, storeroom management, data analytics and reliability engineering, supported by a proprietary technology platform. The entity forms part of a group serving blue-chip clients across North America, the UK, Europe and Asia-Pacific.
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