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Score of 84.9/100 qualifies for PaymentCheck Certification
INDEPENDENT CLINICAL SERVICES LIMITED demonstrates a strong average payment time of 9 days, indicating a general trend of very prompt settlements. However, 24% of payments are late, with a significant 22% extending into the 31-60 day range, suggesting a consistent segment of slower payments despite the low average.
While the low average payment time suggests reliability, the 24% late payment rate indicates a degree of unpredictability for a notable portion of invoices. The 22% falling into the 31-60 day bracket, alongside a 3% risk of payments exceeding 60 days, highlights moderate volatility and potential for delayed cash flow on specific transactions. Suppliers should be aware that not all invoices will be settled rapidly.
This company presents a generally favorable payment profile with a very low average payment time, making them a relatively low-risk partner for most transactions. Suppliers should factor in the 24% late payment rate and 22% falling into the 31-60 day window when setting credit limits and managing cash flow expectations. For mitigation, consider establishing clear communication channels for overdue invoices or factoring potential minor delays into initial payment terms.
| 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 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 | 30 Jul 2025 | 9 | 75% | 22% | 3% | 24% |
| 01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 | 29 Jan 2025 | 26 | 65% | 24% | 11% | 35% |
| 01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 | 30 Jul 2024 | 35 | 61% | 18% | 21% | 39% |
| 01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 | 29 Jan 2024 | 27 | 74% | 17% | 9% | 35% |
| 01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 | 11 Jul 2023 | 44 | 30% | 52% | 18% | 70% |
| 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 | 30 Jan 2023 | 36 | 45% | 51% | 4% | 56% |
| 01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 | 29 Jul 2022 | 40 | 60% | 33% | 7% | 45% |
| 01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 | 28 Jan 2022 | 30 | 81% | 13% | 6% | 19% |
| 01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 2021 | 30 Jul 2021 | 31 | 71% | 13% | 16% | 7% |
| 01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 | 08 Apr 2021 | 32 | 63% | 30% | 7% | 0% |
| 01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 2019 | 31 Jul 2019 | 30 | 66% | 23% | 9% | 2% |
| 01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 | 17 May 2019 | 26 | 58% | 32% | 8% | 2% |
| 01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 2018 | 30 Jul 2018 | 26 | 43% | 30% | 27% | 4% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
30 days 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
No additional information
Maximum contractual payment period agreed
60
All suppliers are to contact our designated email account apqueries@acaciumgroup.com to document any queries or disputes. All queries will be addressed by the Finance team and if required, the approving Manager of the expenditure. Queries will be addressed within 72 hours along with a response given to the supplier and what the next steps are.
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
Independent Clinical Services Limited is a UK company registered as an employment placement agency. It trades as Scottish Nursing Guild, part of Acacium Group, supplying nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants on a flexible, short-notice basis across Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Clients include NHS trusts and health boards, HSE hospitals, private hospitals, care and nursing homes, GP surgeries, local authorities and individuals needing care at home. The business recruits, registers and manages healthcare staff for shift-based placements, offering pay, travel reimbursement and registration fee cover to workers. It operates from offices in Edinburgh, Belfast, Dublin and Cork, with recruitment led by experienced nursing staff.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: nursingguild.com · nursingguild.com