Score of 87.7/100 qualifies for PaymentCheck Certification
CERA CARE CENTRAL LIMITED demonstrates a strong payment trend, with an average settlement time of 23 days, comfortably within the 30-day threshold. The majority of payments (79%) are made within 30 days, indicating a consistently prompt payment culture. The remaining 21% of payments extending beyond 30 days, with 7% exceeding 60 days, suggests occasional delays but no systemic deterioration in payment behaviour.
The company's 0% late payment rate is a significant positive indicator, pointing to a reliable and predictable payment process with minimal default risk. However, the 7% of invoices paid beyond 60 days introduces a moderate level of cash flow unpredictability for suppliers managing tight working capital. Overall volatility is low, but suppliers should account for the possibility that a small proportion of invoices may experience extended settlement periods without falling into formal late payment territory.
CERA CARE CENTRAL LIMITED presents a low-risk payment profile and can be considered a dependable trading partner for most suppliers. The 23-day average and zero late payment rate make this company suitable for standard or extended credit terms with confidence. As a precautionary measure, suppliers with cash flow sensitivity may wish to set clear payment terms in contracts and monitor the small percentage of invoices that drift beyond 60 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 | 02 Sept 2025 | 23 | 79% | 14% | 7% | 0% |
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Standard payment terms
Standard terms are set at 30 days if the supplier does not state payment terms, usually the payment terms are dictated by the supplier and are detailed on their invoice.
Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?
No information available
Any other information about payment terms
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Maximum contractual payment period agreed
45
No documented process. If there is a dispute, the AP team resolve, usually by providing proof of payment to the supplier.
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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CERA CARE CENTRAL LIMITED is a private limited company operating within the care sector in the United Kingdom. The company forms part of the Cera Care group, a provider of professional care services delivered directly to individuals in their homes and communities.
The company was incorporated on 12 July 2022 and holds company registration number 14227591 with Companies House. Its registered office is located at Crown House, Stephenson Road, Severalls Industrial Park, Colchester, England, CO4 9QR, placing it within the East of England region.
Home care companies of this type provide a range of regulated services to individuals who require support with daily living, including personal care, medication management, companionship, and specialist care for conditions such as dementia or physical disabilities. These services are delivered by trained care workers who visit clients in their own homes, enabling individuals to maintain their independence within a familiar environment.
As an active private limited company, CERA CARE CENTRAL LIMITED operates within a sector regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent body responsible for overseeing health and social care services across England. Organisations in this field are required to meet rigorous national standards to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the individuals they support.