Middleton ST George Healthcare Limited pays suppliers in 32 days on average — inside its 60-day stated terms

Standard payment terms

The standard contractual length of time for the payment of invoices is established as: Shortest standard payment period is 0 days Longest standard payment period is 60 days. As an organisation we do not require or make available early settlement discounts as part of any contractual agreement.

Dispute resolution

Disputes relating to payment are referred to the Group Accounts Payable Manager located at the Priory Group Northern Office, Middleton St George in the first instance to determine the reasons for such disputes. Thereafter follows an established process involving discussions with the supplier in question, operational teams, Group Purchasing and other central support services personnel as needed in an effort to satisfactorily resolve such disputes in a timely manner.

Other information

There have been no changes to our standard payment terms however should a supplier have been newly appointed during the reporting period then our standard internal payment terms are made known on the supplier set up form as issued to the supplier for completion at the time of appointment. Additionally, from January 2019 scheduled payments to suppliers are now made four times in each calendar month, previously paid twice monthly.