Liberty Blume Business Solutions Limited carries an average payment time of 43 days, exceeding the standard 30-day benchmark by nearly two weeks. While 47% of invoices are settled within 30 days, a significant 34% stretch beyond 60 days, indicating a polarised payment pattern rather than a consistent, improving trajectory. This spread suggests no strong movement toward faster settlement behaviour, with payments clustering at both ends of the timeline.
The payment profile shows considerable unpredictability, with only 47% of invoices paid on time and a notable 20% late payment rate adding further instability. The 19% falling within the 31–60 day band, combined with the substantial 34% exceeding 60 days, creates a wide payment window that makes cash flow forecasting difficult for suppliers. This level of variability represents a meaningful reliability risk, particularly for suppliers operating on tighter liquidity margins.
Overall, Liberty Blume Business Solutions Limited presents a moderate-to-elevated payment risk profile, and suppliers should factor extended payment timelines into their cash flow planning before engaging. Key decision considerations include the high proportion of over-60-day payments and the 20% late payment rate, which together signal systemic rather than occasional delays. Suppliers are advised to negotiate shorter payment terms upfront, consider applying early payment incentives, and where appropriate, review credit limits to manage exposure.
| 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 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 | 30 Jul 2025 | 43 | 47% | 19% | 34% | 20% |
| 01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 | 30 Jan 2025 | 35 | 54% | 22% | 24% | 19% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
Payment terms are agreed with suppliers as part of contract negotiations. Our standard terms are between 30 and 90 days from the receipt of a valid invoice or the receipt of a valid application for payment. On receipt of a valid invoice these invoices are included in a weekly payment run as they fall due.
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
90
At Liberty Global our aim is to resolve invoice queries or disputes in a timely manner and ensure payments are made at the earliest opportunity. If you have a query regarding the payment date or an invoice dispute then the best way to contact us is to raise a query on our Purchase to Pay (P2P) Query Tool https://ibuy.custhelp.com/app/home. The P2P Team will be able to resolve most queries and can liaise with our internal business contacts on your behalf. More complex disputes may need the business contacts to provide feedback directly. Upon resolution of any disputes or queries if the invoice has become due it will be settled on the next payment run.
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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Liberty Blume Business Solutions Limited is a private limited company operating in the business solutions sector. Based in London, the company provides professional business services and consultancy support to its clients.
The company is registered at Companies House under company number 12784440, with its registered office located at 120 King's Road, London, SW3 4TR. Liberty Blume Business Solutions Limited was incorporated on 31 July 2020 and maintains an active trading status.
Business solutions companies of this type typically offer a range of professional services to organisations across the UK market. These services commonly include operational consultancy, process improvement, administrative support, and strategic business advisory functions designed to help clients improve efficiency and achieve their commercial objectives.
As a London-based private limited company, Liberty Blume Business Solutions Limited operates within one of the UK's most prominent commercial centres, positioning itself to serve businesses across a broad range of industries and sectors.