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JISC

PaymentCheck Score 2025
77Good
↓ 2.8vs last year
#2486 in UK
#100 in Software
#131 in South West

Company Information

Company Number
05747339
Registered Address
4 Portwall Lane, Bristol, England, BS1 6NB
Status
Active
Employee Count
1,272
Turnover
£148,658,000
EBITDA
£24,668,000

Additional Details

Website
https://www.openathens.net
Company Type
Private Limited Company by guarantee without share capital use of 'Limited' exemption
Incorporated On
17 March 2006
Nature of Business
94990 - Activities of other membership organisations not elsewhere classified
Industries
Software
Region
South West
Payment dataScore historyFinancialsLocation

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
22 days
Shortest Period:30 days
Longest Period:0 days
Max Contractual:30 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
88%
31-60 Days
10%
After 60 Days
2%
Not Paid Within Terms12%

Payment Features

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

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2026-02-26
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Aug 2025 - 31 Jan 202626 Feb 20262288%10%2%12%
01 Feb 2025 - 31 Jul 202526 Aug 20253677%12%11%23%
01 Aug 2024 - 31 Jan 202512 Feb 20253379%13%8%21%
01 Feb 2024 - 31 Jul 202428 Aug 20242686%9%5%14%
01 Aug 2023 - 31 Jan 202422 Feb 20242679%14%6%20%
01 Feb 2023 - 31 Jul 202329 Aug 20232487%8%5%13%
01 Aug 2022 - 31 Jan 202323 Feb 20232691%7%2%9%
01 Feb 2022 - 31 Jul 202230 Aug 20222287%9%4%13%
01 Aug 2021 - 31 Jan 202228 Feb 20222677%17%6%23%
01 Feb 2021 - 31 Jul 202125 Aug 20212778%16%6%22%
01 Aug 2020 - 31 Jan 202101 Mar 20212677%17%6%23%
01 Feb 2020 - 31 Jul 202025 Aug 20202777%16%7%23%
01 Aug 2019 - 31 Jan 202013 Feb 20202873%21%6%27%
01 Feb 2019 - 31 Jul 201930 Aug 20193168%24%8%27%
01 Aug 2018 - 31 Jan 201901 Mar 20193643%46%11%57%
01 Feb 2018 - 31 Jul 201830 Aug 20182282%15%3%18%
01 Aug 2017 - 31 Jan 201801 Mar 20182280%17%3%20%

Invoice Payment Practices

This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

Invoices for the deliverables may be sent to us on, or after, completion of performance. Each invoice must quote the number of our order. Unless otherwise stated in the order, we will pay the contract price within 30 days of the end of the month in which we receive the invoice.

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

Dispute Resolution Process

All invoices should be sent to accountspayable@jisc.ac.uk where they will be registered to the finance system and matched to a purchase order or contract. Any issues will be raised with the purchaser of the goods and services and it is their responsibility to liaise with the supplier to resolve any disputes. Payment will be made once the purchaser has approved the invoice for payment.

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.

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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?

❌

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

JISC (Joint Information Systems Committee) is a UK-based non-profit organization that supports the use of digital technologies in education and research. Founded in 1993, JISC works closely with universities, colleges, and other organizations to provide them with digital solutions and services.

One of JISC's key initiatives is their sustainability program, which focuses on promoting the efficient and sustainable use of technology in the education sector. This includes providing guidance on reducing energy consumption, promoting the use of open access resources, and supporting the development of environmentally friendly digital infrastructure.

JISC offers a range of products and services to support teaching, learning, and research. This includes access to digital resources such as journals, e-books, and databases, as well as tools for collaboration, data management, and online learning. They also provide training and support to help institutions make the most of these resources.

The organization is managed by a board of directors, which includes representatives from various universities and research institutions. Some of the key people involved in JISC include its Chair, Professor David Maguire, and its Chief Executive, Dr Lorraine Estelle.

For more information on JISC and its activities, including its sustainability program, interested parties can visit their website at www.jisc.ac.uk. The organization's registered office address is located at One Castlepark, Tower Hill, Bristol, BS2 0JA, United Kingdom.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£24,142,000
Net Worth
£125,641,000
Total Current Assets
£54,612,000
Total Current Liabilities
£47,973,000

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Our mission is to change the culture of late payments in the UK and help save over 55,000 companies every year which close due to cashflow issues.

Services

  • Payment Check
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  • Late Payment Help
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  • About Us
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Awards

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  • 2020 Awards

Contact

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© 2026 Payment Check Ltd

Registered Address: 3rd Floor Suite 207 Regent Street London W1B 3HH

Made by Alastair Campbell