CENTERPLATE UK LIMITED

Company Information

Company Number
04242557
Registered Address
One, Southampton Row, London, England, WC1B 5HA
Status
Active
Employee Count
902
Turnover
£14,089,000
EBITDA
£739,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
27 June 2001
Nature of Business
56210 - Event catering activities
Industries
Lifestyle And Entertainment
Region
London

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
43 days
Shortest Period:0 days
Longest Period:91 days
Max Contractual:91 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
24%
31-60 Days
64%
After 60 Days
12%
Not Paid Within Terms11%

Payment Features

Participates in Codes✗ No
E-Invoicing✗ No
Supply Chain Finance✗ No

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2019-09-30
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Sept 2018 - 28 Feb 201927 Mar 2019539%61%30%5%
01 Jan 2018 - 31 Aug 201827 Mar 20195413%62%25%26%

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

Centerplate UK Limited does not have standard payment terms. Payment terms are agreed with suppliers as part of contract negotiations. The most frequently used payment terms in the reporting period are 45 days from end of month

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

91

Dispute Resolution Process

Extract taken from Centerplate UK Ltd Terms and Conditions for the purchase of goods and/or services: 8.7 If the amount of any invoice or any other sum payable under the Contract is subject to a bona fide dispute between the parties, the following provisions shall apply: 8.7.1 the Customer shall pay to the Supplier, in accordance with these Conditions, all amounts not disputed in good faith by the Customer; 8.7.2 the Customer shall notify the Supplier as soon as is reasonably practicable after receiving an invoice and in any event within 30 days after the date of its receipt of the relevant invoice of any disputed items describing in reasonable detail its reasons for disputing each item (including the amount of the invoice that is disputed); and 8.7.3 the Parties shall seek to reach settlement on the items that are the subject of the dispute in accordance with condition 14.8; 8.7.4 subject to clause 8.7.3, upon resolution of any sum which the Customer agrees to pay or it is determined that the Customer shall pay (whether such agreed or determined sum is the amount originally invoiced or a different amount), that sum shall become payable by the Customer within 30 days of that agreement or determination (as the case may be). Extract taken from Centerplate UK Ltd covering letter issued to all suppliers: o    Centerplate UK trades via a web based operation and accounts system (based on the Indicater software). Any order upon which you act must be a valid Purchase Order, (LIN & minimum of 5 numbers) generated from our Indicater system. You must be in receipt of this PO number before you initiate any delivery. o    Delivery must be accompanied by an itemised & priced delivery note/invoice (POD) that quotes the PO number, delivery date, branch name and address. Once the goods/services have been checked this must be signed by a Centerplate senior member of staff as proof of delivery. We reserve the right to refuse payment of any invoice that doesn’t quote the valid PO Number.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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

CENTERPLATE UK LIMITED is a catering and hospitality company based in the United Kingdom. They provide a wide range of services such as event catering, food and beverage management, and venue operations. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce their environmental impact.

Their sustainability program includes using locally sourced ingredients, reducing food waste, and implementing energy-efficient practices. They also work with their suppliers to ensure sustainable and ethical sourcing of products. The company has been awarded the ISO 14001 certification for their efforts in environmental management.

CENTERPLATE UK LIMITED offers a diverse range of products and services to cater to various events and venues. They have a team of experienced and skilled professionals who are dedicated to providing high-quality services to their clients. The company has worked with numerous high-profile clients and has a reputation for delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Some of the key people at CENTERPLATE UK LIMITED include Nick Appleyard, the Managing Director, and Keith Prowse, the Director of Sales and Marketing. They have a strong leadership team that is committed to driving the company's growth and success.

For more information about CENTERPLATE UK LIMITED and their services, you can visit their website at https://centerplate.co.uk/. Their registered office address is 20-22 Wenlock Road, London, N1 7GU, United Kingdom.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£10,928,276
Net Worth
£689,961
Total Current Assets
£23,672,604
Total Current Liabilities
£23,553,959

Company Location