LONGITUDE RESEARCH LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
93Excellent
6.2vs last year
#620 in UK
#129 in Financial Services
#294 in London

Company Information

Company Number
07514721
Registered Address
Bracken House, 1 Friday Street, London, England, EC4M 9BT
Status
Active
Employee Count
51
Turnover
£11,355,000
EBITDA
£4,069,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
2 February 2011
Nature of Business
58142 - Publishing of consumer and business journals and periodicals
Industries
Financial Services,Professional Services
Region
London

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
19 days
Shortest Period:0 days
Longest Period:30 days
Max Contractual:30 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
88%
31-60 Days
10%
After 60 Days
2%
Not Paid Within Terms0%

Payment Features

Participates in Codes✗ No
E-Invoicing✗ No
Supply Chain Finance✗ No

Payment Score History

Excellent (80+) Good (60-79) Fair (40-59) Poor (20-39) Very Poor (<20)

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2025-08-28
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 202528 Aug 20251988%10%2%0%
01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 202429 Jan 2025591%7%2%45%
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202302 Feb 20241989%8%3%55%
01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 202309 Aug 20231890%10%0%57%
01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 202020 Jan 20211597%3%0%48%
01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 202004 Aug 20201596%4%0%57%
01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 201929 Jul 20193569%18%13%80%
01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 201817 Jan 20191787%12%1%57%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201801 Aug 20182277%12%11%88%

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

The most common supplier payment terms are: • Net 30 – All vendors • Immediate – Vendors The maximum payment period agreed to in January to June 2025 is 30 days. Payment terms depends largely on agreements with respective suppliers. Should the agreement be silent, the default payment term of 30 applies. There have been no changes to standard payment terms in the reporting period.

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

The business contact is responsible for confirming that the good / service delivered is of the required quality before payment is actioned. Invoice disputes are addressed with the suppliers directly by the business contact. Invoices under dispute can be processed within Oracle ebusiness suite and placed on hold. Approval and payment may take some time as dependent on the resolution of the dispute. Suppliers can contact the Global Accounts Payable team via its group mailbox accounts.payable@ft.com. An Accounts Payable Analyst would be available to answer supplier queries 22 x 5. The Global Accounts Payable team ensures that authorizers are regularly chased to approve invoices in their approval queues and any long outstanding invoices not approved within reasonable timeframes will be queried, thereby, identifying any disputed invoice. We recommend suppliers to send their invoices directly to email address accounts.payable@ft.com to be lodged within our Oracle system and to commence tracking through to settlement

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.

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.

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.

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?

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

Longitude Research Limited is a research and consulting firm based in London, UK. The company specializes in providing insights and solutions to organizations, helping them make strategic decisions and drive growth.

The company's sustainability program focuses on conducting research and offering consultancy services to help businesses become more environmentally and socially responsible. They also work with organizations to develop sustainable business strategies and implement sustainability practices.

Longitude Research Limited offers a wide range of products and services, including market research, data analysis, and strategic planning. They also provide customized solutions to meet the specific needs of their clients.

The key people at Longitude Research Limited include the founder and CEO, Sarah Jones, and a team of experienced researchers and consultants. They bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the company, ensuring high-quality services for their clients.

For more information, the company's website is www.longituderesearch.com. The registered office address is 10 Queen Street Place, London, EC4R 1BE, United Kingdom. Longitude Research Limited is committed to helping businesses thrive while promoting sustainability, making them a valuable partner for organizations looking to make a positive impact.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£9,758,000
Net Worth
£5,333,000
Total Current Assets
£12,754,000
Total Current Liabilities
£7,223,000

Company Location