| 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 Sept 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 | 17 Mar 2026 | 39 | 56% | 35% | 9% | 44% |
| 01 Mar 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 | 30 Sept 2025 | 31 | 74% | 22% | 4% | 32% |
| 01 Sept 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | 01 Apr 2025 | 38 | 59% | 32% | 9% | 55% |
| 01 Mar 2024 - 31 Aug 2024 | 01 Oct 2024 | 36 | 54% | 39% | 7% | 52% |
| 01 Sept 2023 - 29 Feb 2024 | 26 Mar 2024 | 33 | 70% | 25% | 5% | 44% |
| 01 Mar 2023 - 31 Aug 2023 | 27 Sept 2023 | 31 | 77% | 19% | 4% | 49% |
| 01 Sept 2022 - 28 Feb 2023 | 29 Mar 2023 | 33 | 72% | 22% | 6% | 65% |
| 01 Mar 2022 - 31 Aug 2022 | 30 Sept 2022 | 38 | 46% | 46% | 8% | 63% |
| 01 Sept 2021 - 28 Feb 2022 | 31 Mar 2022 | 51 | 31% | 50% | 19% | 76% |
| 01 Mar 2021 - 31 Aug 2021 | 29 Sept 2021 | 19 | 96% | 3% | 1% | 15% |
| 01 Sept 2020 - 28 Feb 2021 | 29 Mar 2021 | 18 | 98% | 1% | 1% | 17% |
| 01 Mar 2020 - 31 Aug 2020 | 25 Sept 2020 | 18 | 97% | 2% | 1% | 15% |
| 01 Sept 2019 - 29 Feb 2020 | 23 Mar 2020 | 21 | 94% | 5% | 1% | 18% |
| 01 Mar 2019 - 31 Aug 2019 | 26 Sept 2019 | 22 | 97% | 2% | 1% | 20% |
| 01 Sept 2018 - 28 Feb 2019 | 11 Mar 2019 | 26 | 92% | 6% | 2% | 21% |
| 01 Mar 2018 - 31 Aug 2018 | 17 Sept 2018 | 20 | 92% | 7% | 1% | 16% |
| 01 Sept 2017 - 28 Feb 2018 | 27 Mar 2018 | 18 | 94% | 5% | 1% | 14% |
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Standard payment terms
In consideration of the supply of Goods and/or Services by the Supplier,the Customer shall pay the invoiced amounts within 30 days of the date of a correctly rendered invoice to a bank account nominated in writing by the Supplier.
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
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6.1. If the Supplier fails to deliver the Goods and/or perform the Services by theapplicable date, the Customer shall, without limiting or affecting other rights orremedies available to it, have one or more of the following rights: 6.1.1. toterminate the Contract with immediate effect by giving written notice to theSupplier; 6.1.2. to refuse to accept any subsequent performance of theServices and/or delivery of the Goods which the Supplier attempts to make; 9/30/25, 11:53 AM Search published payment practice reports - GOV.UK https://check-payment-practices.service.gov.uk/report/103350/?hide_banner=true&accepted_ga_cookies=true 2/4 6.1.3. to recover from the Supplier any costs incurred by the Customer inobtaining substitute goods and/or services from a third party; 6.1.4. to require arefund from the Supplier of sums paid in advance for Services that the Supplierhas not provided and/or Goods that it has not delivered; and 6.1.5. to claimdamages for any additional costs, loss or expenses incurred by the Customerwhich are in any way attributable to the Supplier's failure to meet such dates.6.2. If the Supplier has delivered Goods that do not comply with theundertakings set out in clause 3.1, then, without limiting or affecting other rightsor remedies available to it, the Customer shall have one or more of thefollowing rights, whether or not it has accepted the Goods: 6.2.1. to terminatethe Contract with immediate effect by giving written notice to the Supplier; 6.2.2.to reject the Goods (in whole or in part) whether or not title has passed and toreturn them to the Supplier at the Supplier's own risk and expense; 6.2.3. torequire the Supplier to repair or replace the rejected Goods, or to provide a fullrefund of the price of the rejected Goods (if paid); 6.2.4. to refuse to accept anysubsequent delivery of the Goods which the Supplier attempts to make; 6.2.5.to recover from the Supplier any expenditure incurred by the Customer inobtaining substitute goods from a third party; and 6.2.6. to claim damages forany additional costs, loss or expenses incurred by the Customer arising fromthe Supplier's failure to supply Goods in accordance with clause 3.1. 6.3. TheseConditions shall extend to any substituted or remedial services and/or repairedor replacement goods supplied by the Supplier. 6.4. The Customer's rightsunder the Contract are in addition to its rights and remedies implied by statuteand common law.
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
Northern Education Trust (NET) is a leading education trust in the United Kingdom, providing high-quality education to over 20,000 students across the North of England. NET is committed to providing a sustainable and inclusive learning environment for its students, with a focus on academic excellence and personal development.
One of the main activities of NET is managing and operating over 30 academies, including primary, secondary, and special schools. These academies offer a diverse range of educational programs, including traditional academic subjects, vocational courses, and extracurricular activities.
NET also has a strong sustainability program in place, with a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and promoting environmental awareness among its students. The trust encourages its schools to implement sustainable practices, such as using renewable energy sources and reducing waste.
In addition to its education services, NET also offers a range of products, including teacher training programs, educational resources, and consultancy services. These resources and services are designed to support the professional development of teachers and improve the quality of education within the trust's academies.
The key people at NET include the Chief Executive Officer, the Board of Trustees, and the Senior Leadership Team, who work collaboratively to ensure the success of the trust's educational and sustainability goals.
For more information about Northern Education Trust, including its sustainability initiatives and educational services, visit their website at www.northerneducationtrust.org. Their registered office address is Northern Education Trust, Cobalt Business Exchange, Cobalt Park Way, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE28 9NZ, United Kingdom.
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