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LIVINGSTON BUILDING SERVICES LIMITED consistently demonstrates a payment pattern extended beyond standard 30-day terms, with an average payment time of 42 days. Only 35% of invoices are settled within 30 days, indicating a prevalent trend of delayed payment cycles. The majority (52%) of payments fall into the 31-60 day range, suggesting this is their typical operational settlement period.
The payment profile indicates moderate reliability, as a significant portion (65%) of invoices are paid beyond 30 days. While over half of payments occur between 31-60 days, a notable 13% extend beyond 60 days, introducing a material risk of extended cash flow delays for suppliers. This distribution requires suppliers to anticipate variability in payment timing, leaning towards later settlements.
Suppliers engaging with LIVINGSTON BUILDING SERVICES LIMITED should proceed with caution, anticipating average payment terms of 42 days. Key decision factors involve assessing the supplier's cash flow capacity to absorb extended payment cycles and potential delays exceeding 60 days. Implementing robust credit control, clear late payment terms, and considering upfront payments for larger orders are recommended mitigation strategies.
| 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 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 | 03 Feb 2026 | 40 | 35% | 54% | 11% | 9% |
| 01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 | 21 Aug 2025 | 42 | 35% | 52% | 13% | 21% |
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Standard payment terms
Standard payment terms are between 30 and 60 days from date of invoice or application
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
60
Livingston Building Services Limited believe partnering with our supply chain and building strong working relationships is the most effective way of avoiding disputes however on occasion when a dispute with a supplier / subcontractor arises every effort is made to resolve the dispute at an early stage. Where a resolution is not obtained within a reasonable timescale there is an escalation procedure in place which passes the dispute to the relevant member of the senior management team who will then engage with the supplier / subcontractor to come to an agreement. Failing this the dispute would be passed to the Finance Director to resolve amicably.
Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?
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Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?
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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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Livingston Building Services Limited, registered in Scotland since 1992, trades as Livingston Building Services and provides mechanical and electrical (M&E) engineering services across the UK. Its offering spans planning, design and installation, covering mechanical and electrical installation, critical engineering, high voltage services, solar, data and fibre, ductwork fabrication, off-site fabrication and modularisation, air conditioning, design and BIM, and survey and inspection. It works across sectors including local government, healthcare, education, industrial and manufacturing, commercial offices, financial services, retail and leisure, and new build housing, delivering projects for public and private sector clients such as hospitals, schools, stadiums and retailers throughout the UK.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: livingstonme.co.uk · livingstonme.co.uk