Industry ranking
Score of 96.6/100 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 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 | 26 Jan 2026 | 18 | 98% | 2% | 0% | 1% |
| 01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 | 30 Jul 2025 | 18 | 95% | 3% | 2% | 6% |
| 01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 | 28 Jan 2025 | 20 | 88% | 7% | 5% | 16% |
| 01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 | 26 Jul 2024 | 20 | 90% | 6% | 4% | 13% |
| 01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 | 30 Jan 2024 | 20 | 88% | 7% | 5% | 18% |
| 01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 | 21 Jul 2023 | 21 | 92% | 5% | 2% | 18% |
| 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 | 20 Jan 2023 | 29 | 84% | 10% | 6% | 25% |
| 01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 | 28 Jul 2022 | 22 | 84% | 10% | 6% | 27% |
| 01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 | 27 Jan 2022 | 22 | 85% | 13% | 2% | 25% |
| 01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 2021 | 27 Jul 2021 | 20 | 83% | 13% | 4% | 25% |
| 01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 2020 | 31 Jul 2020 | 14 | 97% | 2% | 1% | 14% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
Suppliers that fall within licenced conditions typically have invoice payment terms of 10-14 days. Most other suppliers have 30 days from receipt of a correctly presented invoice. Invoice receipt is defined as a complete, fiscally correct invoice delivered at the remittance address specified in the contract / agreement / purchase order. For electronic invoices, invoice receipt is when the invoice data is received within the Shell energy UK system.
Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?
No information available
Any other information about payment terms
N / A
Maximum contractual payment period agreed
60
Shell energy UK seeks to advise suppliers promptly of any disputes or reasons why an invoice will not be paid in accordance with the agreed terms. Invoices that are subject to dispute will not be paid until resolution of the dispute. Depending on the issue, Procurement or the Requisitioner may be involved to resolve any disputes. Once resolved, payment will be made in accordance with the terms of the contract.
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
Shell Energy UK Limited is registered at Shell Centre, London and holds SIC code 35140, trade of electricity. Evidence shows it trades under the name Hudson Energy UK, supplying gas and electricity to business customers across the UK. It offers a range of contract options for small and medium enterprises, describing its electricity supply as sourced entirely from renewable sources for the past four years. The company provides dedicated business energy advice, competitive pricing and transparent contracts, and can be contacted through a broker login or by requesting a quote for business energy supply.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: hudsonenergy.co.uk