LONDON & SOUTH EASTERN RAILWAY LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2022
82Good
0.1vs last year
#1557 in UK
#21 in North East

Company Information

Company Number
04860660
Registered Address
3rd Floor, 41-51 Grey Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE1 6EE
Status
Active
Employee Count
0
Turnover
£308,585,000
EBITDA
£8,649,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
8 August 2003
Nature of Business
49100 - Passenger rail transport, interurban
Industries
Coming Soon
Region
North East

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
31 days
Shortest Period:7 days
Longest Period:60 days
Max Contractual:60 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
79%
31-60 Days
17%
After 60 Days
4%
Not Paid Within Terms14%

Payment Features

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

Payment Score History

Excellent (80+) Good (60-79) Fair (40-59) Poor (20-39) Very Poor (<20)

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2022-01-25
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
04 Jul 2021 - 01 Jan 202225 Jan 20223179%17%4%14%
03 Jan 2021 - 03 Jul 202123 Jul 20213179%16%5%13%
29 Dec 2018 - 29 Jun 201925 Jul 20193664%31%5%13%
01 Jul 2018 - 29 Dec 201825 Jan 20193743%49%8%13%
31 Dec 2017 - 30 Jun 201823 Jul 20183840%52%8%14%

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

London & South Eastern Railway Limited, subsidiary company of The Go-Ahead Group, follow group policy and agree appropriate terms of payment with suppliers for each transaction or series of transactions, and abide by those terms once suppliers present a valid invoice. The company normally settles trade payables on 30 day terms and these invoices are paid in the week following their due date, however variations to these terms do exist based on agreements with certain suppliers. There have been no changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period.

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

Dispute Resolution Process

London & South Eastern Railway Limited is committed to paying our suppliers in an honest, prompt and professional manner while seeking best value for the business. We endeavour to resolve any invoice queries as quickly as possible, communication between the Accounts Payable team and the relevant supplier is instigated to resolve the matter. In the event that a dispute cannot be resolved by our accounts team, it would be escalated to the Shared Service Manager who will investigate and mitigate the issue.

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

London & South Eastern Railway Limited (L&SE) is a railway company operating in the southeastern region of England. The company provides train services to various destinations within and outside London, including Kent, Sussex, and parts of Surrey.

L&SE is committed to promoting sustainability through its operations, with a focus on reducing carbon emissions and promoting environmentally-friendly practices. The company has implemented various initiatives such as using energy-efficient trains and reducing waste through recycling and sustainable procurement.

In addition to its sustainability efforts, L&SE offers a range of products and services to its customers. These include commuter and long-distance train services, as well as special packages for leisure and business travelers. The company also offers a range of discounted fares and travel passes to make travel more affordable for its customers.

The key people at L&SE include the managing director, David Statham, and the chairman, Sir David Higgins. The company can be contacted through their website, www.southeasternrailway.co.uk, or through their registered office address at 3rd Floor, 41-51 Grey Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6EE.

In conclusion, L&SE is a leading railway company in the UK that not only provides efficient train services but also prioritizes sustainability and offers a variety of products and services to meet the needs of its customers.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£25,244,000
Net Worth
£15,315,000
Total Current Assets
£38,222,000
Total Current Liabilities
£20,295,000

Company Location