Score of 80.97/100 qualifies for PaymentCheck Certification
ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED exhibits a strong trend of prompt payments, with 75% of invoices settled within 30 days and an average payment time of 32 days. This indicates a consistent operational process for the majority of transactions, demonstrating reliability in meeting or nearly meeting standard payment terms.
While most payments are highly predictable, the 25% late payment rate introduces some predictable volatility for suppliers. Specifically, 8% of payments extending beyond 60 days signals a minority risk of significantly delayed settlement, requiring consideration for cash flow planning.
Overall, ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED presents a generally favorable payment risk profile, with a large majority of invoices paid promptly. Suppliers should anticipate that roughly a quarter of payments may be late, recommending a flexible approach to cash flow forecasting and potentially incorporating slightly longer average payment cycles into their financial planning for this client.
| 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 | 30 Apr 2026 | 32 | 71% | 20% | 9% | 29% |
| 01 Apr 2025 - 30 Sept 2025 | 24 Oct 2025 | 32 | 75% | 17% | 8% | 25% |
| 01 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | 28 Apr 2025 | 21 | 85% | 10% | 5% | 15% |
| 01 Apr 2024 - 30 Sept 2024 | 04 Nov 2024 | 30 | 79% | 14% | 7% | 21% |
| 01 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 | 10 Jun 2024 | 41 | 60% | 22% | 18% | 40% |
| 01 Apr 2023 - 30 Sept 2023 | 10 Jun 2024 | 38 | 61% | 27% | 12% | 39% |
| 01 Apr 2020 - 30 Sept 2020 | 22 Feb 2021 | 29 | 75% | 16% | 9% | 25% |
| 01 Oct 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 | 22 Feb 2021 | 31 | 68% | 24% | 8% | 32% |
| 01 Apr 2019 - 30 Sept 2019 | 29 Oct 2019 | 32 | 66% | 27% | 7% | 34% |
| 01 Oct 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 | 08 May 2019 | 33 | 67% | 24% | 9% | 33% |
| 01 Apr 2018 - 30 Sept 2018 | 13 Nov 2018 | 30 | 70% | 23% | 7% | 30% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
Payment of undisputed sums will be due within 30 calendar days of receipt by OS of a correctly presented invoice (unless OS has otherwise agreed in writing). Payment will be made in pounds sterling (£) (unless otherwise agreed). OS shall notify the Supplier of any disputed sums within 10 Working Days, giving full reasons for the dispute.
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
Dealt with on an ad-hoc basis and by exception – no process in place.
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?
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Ordnance Survey Limited operates the official Ordnance Survey Shop, selling paper maps, guidebooks and digital mapping subscriptions for walking, cycling and outdoor exploration across Great Britain. Its products include Explorer and Landranger paper maps showing footpaths, contours, car parks and campsites, plus short walk guides, Pathfinder guidebooks and an OS Maps subscription app offering route planning and offline downloads. The site describes Ordnance Survey as Great Britain's national mapping agency, with the shop providing map bundles for regions such as the Lake District, Snowdonia and the Cairngorms, alongside free delivery and related outdoor guidance content.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: shop.ordnancesurvey.co.uk