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Score of 92.67/100 qualifies for PaymentCheck Certification
| 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 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 | 29 Apr 2026 | 17 | 94% | 4% | 2% | 6% |
| 01 Apr 2025 - 30 Sept 2025 | 31 Oct 2025 | 19 | 88% | 9% | 3% | 12% |
| 01 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | 30 Apr 2025 | 14 | 94% | 4% | 2% | 6% |
| 01 Apr 2024 - 30 Sept 2024 | 25 Oct 2024 | 15 | 96% | 3% | 1% | 4% |
| 01 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 | 29 Apr 2024 | 18 | 90% | 7% | 3% | 10% |
| 01 Apr 2023 - 30 Sept 2023 | 30 Oct 2023 | 17 | 94% | 3% | 3% | 6% |
| 01 Oct 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 | 28 Apr 2023 | 19 | 93% | 4% | 3% | 7% |
| 01 Apr 2022 - 30 Sept 2022 | 31 Oct 2022 | 18 | 93% | 4% | 3% | 0% |
| 01 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 | 29 Apr 2022 | 19 | 91% | 6% | 3% | 1% |
| 01 Apr 2021 - 30 Sept 2021 | 29 Oct 2021 | 23 | 84% | 11% | 5% | 1% |
| 01 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 | 29 Apr 2021 | 26 | 86% | 9% | 5% | 14% |
| 01 Apr 2020 - 30 Sept 2020 | 30 Oct 2020 | 25 | 78% | 18% | 4% | 22% |
| 01 Sept 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 | 29 Apr 2020 | 19 | 86% | 11% | 3% | 14% |
| 01 Apr 2019 - 30 Sept 2019 | 29 Oct 2019 | 19 | 87% | 11% | 2% | 13% |
| 01 Oct 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 | 25 Apr 2019 | 16 | 93% | 6% | 1% | 7% |
| 01 Apr 2018 - 30 Sept 2018 | 29 Oct 2018 | 26 | 76% | 22% | 2% | 24% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
We aim to pay all invoices within 30 days of receipt of 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
Disputes are relatively few however where they occur the invoice is placed on hold until the dispute is resolved. We attempt to do this within the 30 days where possible.
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
This is the management company behind Ascent Flight Training, which delivers military flying training under the UK's Military Flying Training System (UKMFTS). Operating from Bristol and sites including RAF Cranwell, RAF Valley, RAF Shawbury and RNAS Culdrose, it designs, develops and delivers flying and simulator training for fixed and rotary wing aircrew, using a fleet of aircraft and over 100 simulators. Services extend to needs analysis, courseware design, training infrastructure, IT solutions and staffing, with additional bespoke training for aviation, energy and emergency service clients. The company is registered care of Babcock International Group, reflecting its position within the wider Ascent Flight Training partnership rather than as an independent standalone operator.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: ascentflighttraining.com · ascentflighttraining.com · ascentflighttraining.com