| 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 | 30 Jan 2026 | 52 | 10% | 81% | 9% | 2% |
| 01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 | 24 Jul 2025 | 52 | 11% | 81% | 8% | 2% |
| 01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 | 16 Jan 2025 | 52 | 25% | 57% | 18% | 13% |
| 01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 | 24 Jul 2024 | 52 | 25% | 55% | 20% | 14% |
| 01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 | 31 Jan 2024 | 52 | 24% | 52% | 24% | 15% |
| 01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 | 28 Jul 2023 | 52 | 25% | 51% | 24% | 16% |
| 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 | 25 Jan 2023 | 52 | 26% | 50% | 24% | 18% |
| 01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 | 28 Jul 2022 | 51 | 25% | 47% | 28% | 15% |
| 01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 | 31 Jan 2022 | 52 | 13% | 53% | 34% | 23% |
| 01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 2021 | 30 Jul 2021 | 51 | 18% | 54% | 28% | 19% |
| 01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 | 29 Jan 2021 | 51 | 14% | 55% | 31% | 19% |
| 01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 2020 | 30 Jul 2020 | 52 | 14% | 50% | 36% | 20% |
| 01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 | 28 Jan 2020 | 52 | 14% | 51% | 35% | 22% |
| 01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 2019 | 26 Jul 2019 | 53 | 13% | 51% | 36% | 22% |
| 01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 | 28 Jan 2019 | 53 | 14% | 49% | 37% | 24% |
| 01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 2018 | 26 Jul 2018 | 53 | 13% | 49% | 38% | 22% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
Our standard payment terms are to pay undisputed invoices 60 days from receipt of invoice or application with payment being made within the next available weekly BACS run, we also operate shorter payment terms for small labour only subcontractors. We comply with our obligations under the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 regarding subcontractor payments.
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
65
In the first instance, any queries regarding payment of invoices should be directed to the Accounts Payable Team. We will always endeavor to give legitimate and complete explanations for delayed payment and indicate what action the supplier needs to complete in order to expedite settlement. In common with all businesses, we carry out a full range of checks on all invoices against a number of criteria to ensure that the invoice is valid and correct and therefore deserves to be paid within terms as an undisputed invoice. If an invoice fails to pass all criteria we will advise the supplier as soon as possible, explain the nature of the error/query/failure and explain the corrective action that is needed to bring the invoice to undisputed status and allow payment to proceed in a timely manner. If a supplier feels that they cannot resolve the issue with the relevant Accounts Payable Team and needs to engage with a more senior representative, then CBES Ltd offers a series of escalation contact points that can be used.
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
CBES Limited is registered in Glasgow and trades as City Building Engineering Services, part of the wider City Group (City FM). It provides building and engineering services across the UK, covering construction, mechanical and electrical works, refrigeration, fire and security, energy and innovation, food systems and risk management consultancy. The company operates from regional offices nationally, handling projects from procurement and design through to installation and maintenance for clients in sectors such as retail, healthcare, leisure and commercial property. As part of the City Group, it draws on the wider group's scale and resources, while its own registered activity centres on delivering construction and engineering solutions to business customers.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: cbes.co.uk · cbes.co.uk