Score of 82.2/100 qualifies for PaymentCheck Certification
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 May 2020 - 02 Nov 2020 | 22 Dec 2020 | 27 | 79% | 11% | 10% | 18% |
| 28 Apr 2019 - 26 Oct 2019 | 26 Nov 2019 | 32 | 53% | 43% | 4% | 9% |
| 31 Oct 2018 - 27 Apr 2019 | 12 Jul 2019 | 30 | 58% | 39% | 3% | 8% |
| 29 Apr 2018 - 30 Oct 2018 | 03 Dec 2018 | 30 | 59% | 39% | 2% | 6% |
| 01 Nov 2017 - 28 Apr 2018 | 29 May 2018 | 29 | 60% | 38% | 2% | 5% |
| 30 Apr 2017 - 30 Oct 2017 | 29 Nov 2017 | 30 | 57% | 41% | 2% | 8% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
It is the Group’s policy to agree appropriate terms of payment with suppliers for each transaction or series of transactions, and to abide by those terms based on the timely submission of satisfactory invoices. The Company normally settles trade payables on 30 day terms, however variations to these terms do exist based on agreements with certain suppliers.
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
60
The Company is committed to dealing with its suppliers in a fair, honest and professional manner while seeking best value for the business. We seek to resolve queries as quickly as possible to everyone’s satisfaction prior to payment being made. In the event that a dispute cannot be resolved by our Accounts Payable team, it would escalated in the first instance to the relevant Head of Department to seek a resolution.
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
East Midlands Trains Limited was a UK registered company incorporated in January 2005, previously known as NSL Trains Limited and then Stagecoach Midland Rail Limited before adopting its final name. Its registered business activity, per Companies House, was passenger rail transport (interurban), meaning it operated as a train operating company running passenger rail services. The company was dissolved on 20 April 2025, with its registered office latterly held care of an insolvency practitioner in London. No further detail on specific routes, fleet or trading operations is available from the supplied evidence.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk