Industry ranking
The average payment time of 30 days indicates a general adherence to typical payment terms, suggesting a baseline of timely processing. However, with 31% of payments extending beyond 30 days and 4% over 60 days, there is a noticeable deviation from consistent on-time payments, suggesting some variability in their payment trajectory. The 33% late payment rate further confirms a trend of occasional delays rather than strict adherence to immediate payment deadlines.
The company's payment reliability shows moderate volatility; while 69% of payments processed within 30 days offers a degree of predictability for the majority. However, the substantial 27% of payments falling into the 31-60 day window, coupled with 4% extending beyond 60 days, introduces a notable risk of delayed receipts. This distribution suggests that while many payments are prompt, a considerable portion will require extended waiting periods, potentially impacting supplier cash flow predictability.
Suppliers considering THE DELIVERY GROUP LIMITED should proceed with caution, recognizing the dual nature of prompt (69%) and delayed (31%) payments. Key decision factors include evaluating the capacity to absorb potential extended payment cycles for a portion of invoices and the impact of a 33% late payment rate on working capital. Mitigation strategies could involve negotiating stricter payment terms for critical supplies, implementing early payment discounts, or setting clear expectations for payment follow-up processes.
| 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 Nov 2025 - 01 May 2026 | 01 Jun 2026 | 30 | 61% | 36% | 3% | 20% |
| 03 May 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 | 19 Dec 2025 | 30 | 64% | 33% | 3% | 37% |
| 26 Oct 2024 - 02 May 2025 | 18 Jul 2025 | 30 | 65% | 32% | 3% | 33% |
| 27 Apr 2024 - 25 Oct 2024 | 18 Jul 2025 | 30 | 69% | 27% | 4% | 33% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
Payment terms are agreed with suppliers as part of contract negotiations. On receipt of a valid invoice these invoices are included in a weekly payment run as they fall due covering the week in arrears. Invoices for commissions due on services are only paid once those services have been paid for by customers.
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
Queries are handled by the Accounts Payable department, who will liaise with suppliers by phone or by email. All queries are managed in accordance with our internal processes and dealt with as quickly as possible. Certain spend categories require pre-approved purchase orders and invoices will not be paid until these are received.
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
The Delivery Group Limited trades as The Delivery Group, a UK business offering mail, parcel and pallet distribution services domestically and internationally. Its offering covers post, packets and parcels, pallets and specialist services such as managed mail, same-day courier and hand delivery, serving both large corporates and SMEs, including online and multichannel retailers. The wider group it operates within reports a combined turnover of £250 million, around 500 employees, eight national locations and handles over a billion items annually, using automated sortation, route optimisation and tracking technology. The company is registered at Warrington and holds a licensed carrier classification, reflecting its core activity of collecting, sorting, tracking and delivering mail and parcels for business customers across the UK and abroad.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: thedeliverygroup.co.uk · thedeliverygroup.co.uk · thedeliverygroup.co.uk