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<p>This information is not currently held centrally.</p><p> </p><p>Last year, the
government introduced a payment reporting system, which requires the UK’s largest
businesses to report on their payment practices, policies and performance. Large businesses
must report every 6 months on their payment behaviour starting with their first full
financial year that starts on or after 6 April 2017. All reports are publicly accessible
at:</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://check-payment-practices.service.gov.uk/search"
target="_blank">https://check-payment-practices.service.gov.uk/search</a></p><p> </p><p>As
of 1 April 2015 all central government departments, including their Executive Agencies
and Non Departmental Public Bodies, have been required to report on their prompt payment
performance. They must publish the percentage of their invoices paid within 5 days
and within 30 days on a quarterly basis on their GOV.UK pages.</p><p> </p><p>On 10
April, we opened a consultation on whether it would be appropriate to exclude suppliers
from major government procurements if they cannot demonstrate a fair, effective and
responsible approach to payment in their supply chain management. The consultation
closed on 5 June and we are currently analysing the feedback.</p>
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