Gutteridge Haskins & Davey Limited maintains an average payment time of 27 days, comfortably within the standard 30-day threshold, with 77% of invoices settled on time. However, the 31% late payment rate indicates a recurring pattern of delayed settlements that extends beyond isolated incidents. The 20% of payments falling in the 31–60 day band suggests a consistent secondary payment cycle for a notable portion of invoices.
The gap between the 27-day average and the 31% late payment rate points to moderate payment unpredictability, where a significant minority of invoices deviate meaningfully from the norm. The 3% of payments exceeding 60 days represents a low but non-negligible tail risk for suppliers reliant on consistent cash flow. Overall, payment behaviour is moderately predictable but carries enough variability to warrant active invoice monitoring.
Gutteridge Haskins & Davey Limited presents a moderate risk profile — acceptable for most suppliers, but the 31% late payment rate warrants proactive credit management. Suppliers should implement clear payment terms, send early reminders at the 20-day mark, and consider escalation procedures for invoices approaching 35 days. For high-value contracts or cash-flow-sensitive businesses, negotiating shorter payment terms or staged payments would help reduce exposure.
| 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 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 | 05 Feb 2026 | 27 | 77% | 20% | 3% | 31% |
| 01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 | 23 Dec 2025 | 37 | 68% | 21% | 11% | 41% |
| 01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 | 23 Dec 2025 | 34 | 70% | 21% | 9% | 37% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
Payment Terms: We operate on 30 day payment terms from the date of a valid invoice, unless alternative terms are agreed in the contract.
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
30
Disputes are managed promptly through direct communication with the supplier. Escalation procudeures are in place for unresolved matters.
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?
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Gutteridge Haskins & Davey Limited is a private limited company operating in the United Kingdom. The company name reflects a professional services firm, consistent with the structure of established consultancy or engineering practices that operate under the names of their founding principals.
The company is registered in England and Wales under company number 05528602 and maintains its registered office at Nexus Building, Floor 10, 25 Farringdon Street, London, EC4A 4AB. Gutteridge Haskins & Davey Limited was incorporated on 5 August 2005 and remains an active company.
Firms of this nature operating within the UK market typically provide specialist professional services such as engineering consultancy, project management, infrastructure advisory, or technical consultancy across public and private sector clients. Such organisations support clients through the planning, design, and delivery of complex projects, drawing on multidisciplinary expertise.
With its registered office situated in the City of London, Gutteridge Haskins & Davey Limited is positioned within one of the United Kingdom's principal business and financial districts, reflecting its standing as a professional services organisation serving the broader UK and potentially international markets.