Department of Health and Social Care prompt payment of suppliers quarterly data
Updated 6 August 2025
Applies to England
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Quarterly data showing the percentage of suppliers paid within 5 days and 30 days of the Department of Health and Social Care receiving an invoice covering the financial year 2015 to 2016 onwards.
Government departments aim to pay all valid invoices within 5 working days of receipt.
Financial year 2024 to 2025
| Quarter | Percentage of invoices paid within 5 days | Percentage of invoices paid within 30 days | Late payment interest liability |
|---|---|---|---|
| April to June 2024 | 89 | 98 | £4,757.17 |
| July to Sept 2024 | 94 | 99 | £2,717.37 |
| Oct to Dec 2024 | 97 | 100 | £6,038.96 |
| Jan to March 2025 | 90 | 99 | £5650.55 |
Financial year 2023 to 2024
| Quarter | Percentage of invoices paid within 5 days | Percentage of invoices paid within 30 days | Late payment interest liability |
|---|---|---|---|
| April to June 2023 | 59 | 95 | £99,164.56 |
| July to Sept 2023 | 65 | 96 | £25,994.78 |
| Oct to Dec 2023 | 81 | 97 | £25,058.79 |
| Jan to March 2024 | 63 | 97 | £22,310.00 |
Financial year 2022 to 2023
| Quarter | Percentage of invoices paid within 5 days | Percentage of invoices paid within 30 days | Late payment interest liability |
|---|---|---|---|
| April to June 2022 | 52 | 88 | £163,807.23 |
| July to Sept 2022 | 52 | 83 | £406,508.66 |
| Oct to Dec 2022 | 63 | 88 | £150,555.68 |
| Jan to March 2023 | 72 | 91 | £193,585.71 |
Financial year 2021 to 2022
| Quarter | Percentage of invoices paid within 5 days | Percentage of invoices paid within 30 days | Late payment interest liability |
|---|---|---|---|
| April to June 2021 | 66 | 89 | £115,962.75 |
| July to Sept 2021 | 83 | 96 | £73,097.15 |
| Oct to Dec 2021 | 79 | 96 | £13,796.48 |
| Jan to March 2022 | 74 | 94 | £19,482.14 |
Financial year 2020 to 2021
| Quarter | Percentage of invoices paid within 5 days | Percentage of invoices paid within 30 days | Late payment interest liability |
|---|---|---|---|
| April to June 2020 | 62 | 92 | £95,828.32 |
| July to Sept 2020 | 73 | 93 | £380,884.97 |
| Oct to Dec 2020 | 63 | 94 | £133,845.88 |
| Jan to March 2021 | 51 | 83 | £249,599.41 |
Financial year 2019 to 2020
| Quarter | Percentage of invoices paid within 5 days | Percentage of invoices paid within 30 days |
|---|---|---|
| April to June 2019 | 64 | 96 |
| July to Sept 2019 | 55 | 94 |
| Oct to Dec 2019 | 49 | 94 |
| Jan to March 2020 | 59 | 90 |
Financial year 2018 to 2019
| Quarter | Percentage of invoices paid within 5 days | Percentage of invoices paid within 30 days |
|---|---|---|
| April to June 2018 | 71 | 99 |
| July to Sept 2018 | 95 | 99 |
| Oct to Dec 2018 | 95 | 99 |
| Jan to March 2019 | 65 | 97 |
Financial year 2017 to 2018
| Quarter | Percentage of invoices paid within 5 days | Percentage of invoices paid within 30 days |
|---|---|---|
| April to June 2017 | 97 | 100 |
| July to Sept 2017 | 97 | 100 |
| Oct to Dec 2017 | 97 | 100 |
| Jan to March 2018 | 95 | 100 |
Financial year 2016 to 2017
| Quarter | Percentage of invoices paid within 5 days | Percentage of invoices paid within 30 days |
|---|---|---|
| April to June 2016 | 98.39 | 99.87 |
| July to Sept 2016 | 98.37 | 99.86 |
| Oct to Dec 2016 | 98.00 | 100 |
| Jan to March 2017 | 97 | 100 |
Financial year 2015 to 2016
| Quarter | Percentage of invoices paid within 5 days | Percentage of invoices paid within 30 days |
|---|---|---|
| April to June 2015 | 98.59 | 99.50 |
| July to Sept 2015 | 98.20 | 99.78 |
| Oct to Dec 2015 | 99.00 | 99.82 |
| Jan to March 2016 | 96.00 | 100 |