THE HOLMES CARE (GROUP) LIMITED exhibits a strong trend of settling invoices around the 60-day mark, evidenced by an average payment time of 59 days. A substantial 57% of payments occur between 31 and 60 days, with a significant 40% extending beyond 60 days, indicating a consistent pattern of delayed payment cycles rather than early settlements.
The company presents high payment volatility and unpredictability, with 40% of all payments being classified as late and specifically 40% taking over 60 days to settle. This substantial portion of very late payments indicates a significant risk factor for suppliers, making accurate cash flow forecasting challenging and unreliable.
Suppliers should anticipate an average payment duration of approximately 59 days, with a high probability (40%) of payments extending significantly beyond 60 days. It is advisable to factor in these extended payment terms into pricing and cash flow projections, and consider implementing stricter credit terms or requiring partial upfront payments to mitigate the inherent payment risk.
| 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 Oct 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 | 30 Apr 2019 | 40 | 9% | 84% | 7% | 7% |
| 01 Apr 2018 - 30 Sept 2018 | 31 Oct 2018 | 59 | 3% | 57% | 40% | 40% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
30
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
60
Negotiation/communication with the credit controller or the appointed person from the supplier entity.
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
The Holmes Care (Group) Limited is the registered entity behind Holmes Care Group, which operates a network of care homes across Scotland and England. Its Companies House classification covers head office activities and business support services, consistent with its role coordinating the wider care home operation rather than running a single site itself. The group's homes provide residential care, including dementia friendly environments, specialist diets and nutrition, and organised activities for residents, describing its approach as care built on trust, respect, compassion and understanding. The company has traded for over 40 years according to its own description, with numerous named care homes operating under the Holmes Care brand throughout the two nations.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: holmes-care.co.uk · holmes-care.co.uk · holmes-care.co.uk