CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2024
88Good
vs last year
#1332 in UK
#11 in North East

Company Information

Company Number
05002194
Registered Address
Wilton Centre, Wilton, Redcar, Cleveland, TS10 4RF
Status
Active
Employee Count
637
Turnover
£66,904,000
EBITDA
£15,960,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private company limited by guarantee without share capital
Incorporated On
23 December 2003
Nature of Business
72110 - Research and experimental development on biotechnology
72190 - Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified
85320 - Technical and vocational secondary education
Industries
Coming Soon
Region
North East

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
22 days
Shortest Period:30 days
Longest Period:60 days
Max Contractual:30 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
89%
31-60 Days
10%
After 60 Days
1%
Not Paid Within Terms11%

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: 2024-11-01
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 202415 Jul 20242285%11%5%16%
01 Apr 2019 - 30 Sept 201903 Oct 20192480%18%2%20%

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

Unless agreed to the contrary (see Standard payment terms section below,) that our standard payment period is typically In accordance with Regulation 113 of the Procurement Contract Regulations 2015, where we strive to make payments to our suppliers no later than 30 days following our validation of undisputed invoices that we have received. By validation we mean that we have checked that it is a genuine invoice from a genuine supplier and we have received the goods or services to which it relates, or that it relates to an advance milestone payment which was agreed when the contract was awarded. For customers, 30 days standard, 60 days for some individually agreed customers, any agreement of payment terms > 30 days are approved by management and are based upon proven payment history.

Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

n/a

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

30

Dispute Resolution Process

Our finance and procurement departments will investigate and provide details in relation to any disputes or concerns, if necessary we can liaise with individual employees/departments to which an order relates to help to resolve disputes or issues

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

Centre for Process Innovation Limited (CPI) is a UK-based technology and innovation center that supports businesses in the development and commercialization of new products and processes. They specialize in areas such as advanced materials, biotechnology, and digital manufacturing.

CPI's sustainability program focuses on reducing carbon emissions, minimizing waste, and promoting sustainable practices through their work. They work with companies to develop and implement sustainable processes and technologies, as well as providing training and support.

Their products and services include research and development, process optimization, scale-up and commercialization support, and access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment. They also offer training and consultancy services to help businesses improve their processes and increase efficiency.

Key people at CPI include their CEO, Nigel Perry, and their Chief Technology Officer, Tom Taylor. They also have a team of experienced scientists and engineers who work closely with their clients to deliver innovative solutions.

CPI's website (https://www.uk-cpi.com/) provides detailed information on their services, case studies of successful projects, and news and events. Their registered office address is CPI, Wilton Centre, Wilton, Redcar, TS10 4RF, United Kingdom. They can also be contacted by phone at +44 (0)1642 444300 or by email at info@uk-cpi.com.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£20,016,000
Net Worth
£92,292,000
Total Current Assets
£58,454,000
Total Current Liabilities
£37,236,000

Company Location