DARWIN GROUP LIMITED exhibits an average payment time of 36 days, indicating a consistent trend of payments falling predominantly within the 31-60 day window, accounting for 58% of invoices. While 33% are settled within 30 days, the overall trajectory shows payments generally extend just beyond immediate terms.
The company presents moderate volatility, with 9% of payments extending over 60 days and 15% being officially late. This introduces a measurable level of unpredictability for suppliers, as a notable minority of invoices will experience significant delays beyond typical expectations.
Suppliers can generally anticipate payments around the 36-day mark, with a high probability of settlement within 60 days. However, the consistent 15% late payment rate necessitates factoring potential delays into cash flow planning and considering risk mitigation strategies such as negotiating stricter payment terms or implementing late payment clauses.
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 | 30 Jul 2025 | 33 | 57% | 38% | 5% | 11% |
| 01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 | 30 Jan 2025 | 34 | 50% | 43% | 7% | 14% |
| 01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 | 30 Jul 2024 | 36 | 33% | 58% | 9% | 15% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
Standard terms are 30 days from end of month
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
90
Darwin Group values its suppliers and actively seeks to ensure prompt payment to reduce the risk of invoice rejections. We work together with our partners to ensure errors are resolved before payment is due and where this is not possible ensuring the supplier is fully aware of the issue. Any disputes are discussed in the first instance with the members of the accounts payable and credit control departments. Where a dispute needs to be escalated it can be done so via emailing ap@darwingroup.co.uk Root cause analysis of invoice accuracy ensures Darwin Group is striving to improve performance in this area.
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
Darwin Group Limited designs and delivers modular, adaptable healthcare facilities, including operating theatres, wards, diagnostics, urgent and emergency care spaces and staff accommodation, for the UK healthcare sector, notably the NHS. It describes its offer as permanent-grade, on-demand buildings that expand clinical capacity while meeting HBN and HTM compliance standards. The company manufactures these modular healthcare structures from a dedicated UK manufacturing facility and states it has designed and delivered over 350 modern methods of construction projects, with facilities said to support around 2.5 million patients a year. Its work spans surgical hubs, decant capacity, primary care and consultation room projects, positioning it as a specialist supplier of temporary and permanent healthcare buildings rather than a general contractor.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: darwingroupltd.co.uk