THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA
Company Information
- Company Number
- 06033238
- Registered Address
- Fusehill Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2HH
- Status
- Active
- Employee Count
- 880
- Turnover
- £73,648,000
- EBITDA
- £4,807,000
Additional Details
- Website
- https://cumbria.ac.uk
- Company Type
- Private Limited Company by guarantee without share capital use of 'Limited' exemption
- Incorporated On
- 19 December 2006
- Nature of Business
- 85421 - First-degree level higher education85422 - Post-graduate level higher education
- Industries
- Coming Soon
- Region
- North West
Time to Pay
Payment Timeline
Payment Features
Performance Reports History
| 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 Feb 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 | 28 Aug 2025 | 21 | 97% | 2% | 1% | 3% |
| 01 Aug 2023 - 31 Jan 2024 | 23 Feb 2024 | 23 | 92% | 7% | 1% | 8% |
| 01 Feb 2023 - 31 Jul 2023 | 01 Sept 2023 | 28 | 93% | 4% | 3% | 7% |
| 01 Aug 2022 - 31 Jan 2023 | 08 Mar 2023 | 23 | 92% | 7% | 1% | 8% |
| 01 Feb 2022 - 31 Jul 2022 | 20 Sept 2022 | 24 | 93% | 5% | 2% | 7% |
| 01 Feb 2021 - 31 Jul 2021 | 04 Mar 2022 | 22 | 96% | 3% | 1% | 4% |
| 01 Aug 2020 - 31 Jan 2021 | 26 Feb 2021 | 22 | 94% | 5% | 2% | 6% |
| 01 Feb 2020 - 31 Jul 2020 | 14 Aug 2020 | 24 | 90% | 7% | 3% | 10% |
| 01 Aug 2019 - 31 Jan 2020 | 28 Feb 2020 | 26 | 84% | 15% | 1% | 16% |
| 01 Aug 2017 - 31 Jan 2018 | 26 Feb 2019 | 21 | 91% | 8% | 2% | 9% |
Payment Time Trends
Payment Distribution Trends
Invoice Payment Practices
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Payment Terms
Standard payment terms
As per our terms & conditions: In the absence of any express condition in the Contract, UOC terms are that payment shall be due thirty (30) days following receipt of a valid invoice, providing that the date of the invoice is not prior to the date of delivery.
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
Each case is considered individually. Our accounts payable team and procurement officer will work with the supplier to resolve any issues as quickly as possible. Suppliers should contact the following if they have any queries: 1) Contact our accounts payable team (accountspayableteam@cumbria.ac.uk) 2) Contact the procurement officer 3) If contact through the above channels has not resolved the issue, then the supplier should contact the Finance Manager-Operations and Controls
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?
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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
Company Summary
The University of Cumbria is a public university located in Cumbria, England
It was formed in 2007 by the merger of several institutions including St
Martin's College, Cumbria Institute of the Arts, and the Cumbria Institute of the Health and Creative Arts.\n\nThe university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in various fields such as arts, business, education, health, and science
It also offers distance learning programs, allowing students to study from anywhere in the world
The university has campuses in Carlisle, Lancaster, Ambleside, and London, and also offers courses at partner colleges across the county.\n\nThe university places a strong emphasis on sustainability and has taken several initiatives to reduce its environmental impact
It has established a sustainability program, which includes initiatives like reducing carbon emissions, promoting sustainable transportation, and implementing energy-efficient practices
The university also has a Sustainability Steering Group that oversees and coordinates sustainability efforts across all campuses.\n\nThe university offers a range of products and services to its students, staff, and the wider community
This includes access to well-equipped libraries, sports facilities, and student support services
It also has a strong focus on employability, offering career counseling, work placements, and opportunities for students to gain real-world experience through projects and partnerships with local businesses.\n\nThe university is led by Vice-Chancellor Professor Julie Mennell and is governed by a Board of Governors, which includes representatives from the local community, staff, and students
The university's website (www.cumbria.ac.uk) provides detailed information about its courses, campuses, and services, as well as news and events.\n\nThe registered office address for the university is Fusehill Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2HH
It also has offices at its other campuses
The university can be contacted via phone at +44 (0) 1228 616234 or email at enquiries@cumbria.ac.uk
