NHS England: Contracts
Lords · Question HL12316 · Tabled 25 Nov 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 8 Dec 2025
Question
Asked by Lord Smith of Finsbury
To ask His Majesty's Government what proportion of invoices for contracts entered into by NHS England are settled within four weeks.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Merron, 8 Dec 2025
NHS England monitors the payment of invoices made within 30 days, to confirm compliance with the Better Payment Practice Code, which sets a target of 95%. In the 2024/25 financial year, 97% of invoices were paid within 30 days, with a slight reduction to ...