Transparency data
Prompt payment report: 2020 to 2021
Updated 14 October 2025
Applies to England and Wales
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Quarter 1: 1 April 2020 to 30 June 2020
| Month | Invoices paid within 5 working days | Invoices paid within 30 days | Liability to pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| April | 79.7% | 97% | £2,283.19 |
| May | 80.7% | 96% | £866.77 |
| June | 73.6% | 94% | £1,028.58 |
| Total | 78.1% | 96% | £4,178.54 |
Quarter 2: 1 July 2020 to 30 September 2020
| Month | Invoices paid within 5 working days | Invoices paid within 30 days | Liability to pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| July | 82.8% | 95% | £1,291.88 |
| August | 87.3% | 98% | £728 |
| September | 87.1% | 99% | £44 |
| Total | 89% | 96% | £2,063.88 |
Quarter 3: 1 October 2020 to 31 December 2020
| Month | Invoices paid within 5 working days | Invoices paid within 30 days | Liability to pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| October | 91.1% | 98% | £285.77 |
| November | 86.2%% | 98% | £210.11 |
| December | 81.6% | 97% | £1,608.09 |
| Total | 85.8% | 98% | £2,805.26 |
Quarter 4: 1 January 2021 to 31 March 2021
| Month | Invoices paid within 5 working days | Invoices paid within 30 days | Liability to pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79.9% | 98% | £218.97 |
| February | 75.2% | 91% | £2,480.18 |
| March | 84.3% | 96% | £701.29 |
| Total | 80.6% | 95% | £3,400.44 |
Summary
| Date | Liability to pay |
|---|---|
| Quarter 1: 1 April 2020 to 30 June 2020 | £4,178.54 |
| Quarter 2: 1 July 2020 to 30 September 2020 | £2,063.88 |
| Quarter 3: 1 October 2020 to 30 December 2020 | £2,805.26 |
| Quarter 4: 1 January 2021 to 30 March 2021 | £3,400.44 |