Transparency data

DfE prompt payment data: 2023 to 2024

How long the Department for Education (DfE), its executive agencies and other arms-length bodies take to pay invoices.

Applies to England

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The percentage of invoices paid within 5 days and within 30 days of receipt by:

  • DfE and its executive agencies
  • other arms-length bodies

The data is provided in yearly quarters for each financial year.

All in-scope organisations must publish all interest liable on a quarterly basis.

The department’s calculation of interest liable is based on the value of the invoices submitted by suppliers. The total interest liable may be overstated if specific circumstances apply. For example:

  • adjustments to reflect offsetting credit notes
  • overpayments
  • part payment
  • the timing of disputes and resolution
  • bespoke terms and conditions

Updates to this page

Published 31 October 2024

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