MCLAREN SUPPORT SERVICES LIMITED carries an average payment time of 51 days, which sits comfortably within the 31–60 day band and suggests a persistent tendency to extend payment beyond standard 30-day terms. Only 37% of invoices are settled within 30 days, while a substantial 36% exceed 60 days, indicating that late or extended payment is a recurring pattern rather than an isolated occurrence. The distribution across all three time bands points to no strong concentration around a single payment window, suggesting inconsistent payment behaviour over time.
The wide spread of payments across all three bands — 37% under 30 days, 27% between 31–60 days, and 36% over 60 days — reflects a high degree of unpredictability in cash flow timing for suppliers. The 8% late payment rate adds a further layer of risk, as these invoices fall outside agreed terms entirely and may indicate periodic liquidity pressures or internal processing inefficiencies. This volatility makes it difficult for suppliers to forecast receivables with confidence, increasing working capital risk.
Overall, MCLAREN SUPPORT SERVICES LIMITED presents a moderate-to-elevated payment risk profile, with more than one-third of invoices paid beyond 60 days and an average settlement time of 51 days. Suppliers should consider incorporating extended payment terms into contract negotiations — ideally setting 60-day terms as the baseline — alongside early payment discounts to incentivise faster settlement. Credit limits should be monitored carefully, and suppliers with tight cash flow positions may wish to require partial upfront payment or trade credit insurance before extending significant open-account 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 | 02 Feb 2026 | 51 | 37% | 27% | 36% | 8% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
McLaren standard terms vary mainly due to terms having been changed over the years. Generally Suppliers are set up as EOM +60. During the tender process these standard terms are at times changed to facilitate contract negotiations.In this reporting period we have 10 types of Terms ranging from Immediate to EOM plus 60, the most recent contracts are generally set up as EOM + 60.
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
92
Email and Telephone No need to engage legal services in this period
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
MCLAREN SUPPORT SERVICES LIMITED is a private limited company operating within the support services sector. Based on its name, the company is positioned to deliver support-related functions, operating under the broader McLaren group of businesses.
The company was incorporated on 20 November 2020 and holds company registration number 13033414 with Companies House. Its registered office is located at the McLaren Technology Centre, Chertsey Road, Woking, Surrey, GU21 4YH, placing it within the South East of England.
Support services companies of this type in the UK typically provide a range of operational and administrative functions to parent organisations or affiliated businesses. These services commonly include facilities management, human resources support, IT services, procurement, and other shared business functions that enable the wider organisation to operate efficiently.
As an active private limited company, MCLAREN SUPPORT SERVICES LIMITED forms part of the commercial infrastructure that underpins business operations within its sector.