Score of 82.8/100 qualifies for PaymentCheck Certification
Based on the data provided, there has been a slight increase in the average time taken for THE NORTHUMBRIA COMMUNITY REHABILITATION COMPANY LIMITED to pay invoices to suppliers over the past three periods. From 2017-2018 to 2018-2019, there was an increase of 2% in invoices paid later than 60 days, and from 2018-2019 to 2019-2020, there was an increase of 1% in invoices paid later than 60 days. However, in the most recent period (2020-2021), there was a decrease of 4% in invoices paid later than 60 days compared to the previous period.
There is some volatility in the data for THE NORTHUMBRIA COMMUNITY REHABILITATION COMPANY LIMITED's payment patterns. In the period of 2017-2018, there was a relatively even distribution of invoices paid within 30 days, between 31-60 days, and later than 60 days. However, in the following period of 2018-2019, there was a significant increase in the percentage of invoices paid later than 60 days, with a decrease in invoices paid within 30 days and between 31-60 days. This trend continued in the next period of 2019-2020, with a further increase in invoices paid later than 60 days and a decrease in invoices paid within 30 days and between 31-60 days. However, in the most recent period of 2020-2021, there was a significant improvement, with a decrease in invoices paid later than 60 days and an increase in invoices paid within 30 days.
| 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 |
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| 01 Sept 2020 - 28 Feb 2021 | 30 Mar 2021 | 25 | 74% | 24% | 2% | 13% |
| 01 Mar 2020 - 31 Aug 2020 | 30 Sept 2020 | 26 | 70% | 25% | 5% | 13% |
| 01 Sept 2019 - 29 Feb 2020 | 31 Mar 2020 | 25 | 68% | 26% | 6% | 19% |
| 01 Mar 2019 - 31 Aug 2019 | 30 Sept 2019 | 24 | 14% | 73% | 13% | 24% |
| 01 Sept 2018 - 28 Feb 2019 | 29 Mar 2019 | 36 | 47% | 28% | 25% | 41% |
| 01 Mar 2018 - 31 Aug 2018 | 28 Sept 2018 | 35 | 51% | 26% | 22% | 37% |
| 01 Sept 2017 - 28 Feb 2018 | 29 Mar 2018 | 34 | 58% | 22% | 20% | 41% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
Standard Sodexo payment terms for vendors across all business segments are 60 days from date of invoice and 30 days for SMEs
Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?
Over the reporting period Sodexo has reviewed and validated all remaining vendors and amended payment terms for these vendors to 60 days, This change is aligned to Sodexo’s strategy on embedding a continuous focus on Responsible Payment Culture aligned to the Government guidelines and strategy
Any other information about payment terms
A new process is in place for onboarding new suppliers whereby SMEs are identified and put on 30 days payment terms and all other suppliers are on 60 days payment terms
Maximum contractual payment period agreed
60
Supplier payment issues that arise in the first instance are addressed by a dedicated Accounts Payable queries team within the Financial Shared Services centre. Depending on the issue, the Procurement team may be involved to resolve any disputes or issues. Sodexo ensures that the payment of its vendors and handling of queries has a high priority and has SLAs on response times. Over the last number of years we have invested in tools and technology to assist our vendor from our Shared Service Centre with OCR and supply management by providing alternative finance and ease of payment solutions.
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
The Northumbria Community Rehabilitation Company Limited is registered in England with a nature of business classified as justice and judicial activities. Companies House records show it has been administered through Sodexo Corporate Services entities, indicating it operated as part of the Sodexo group's probation and offender management contracts. Community Rehabilitation Companies of this type were established to deliver probation supervision and rehabilitation services for offenders in a defined region of England under contracts with the Ministry of Justice. The company remains an active registered entity, though its officer history shows resignations of Sodexo-linked corporate secretaries and directors. No further trading detail beyond its registered classification and corporate officer links is available from the supplied evidence.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk · find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk