How to apply – Expression of Interest

The Fair Payment Code Awards are open to businesses and organisations of any size as long as they can provide evidence that they are meeting the Code’s requirements and complying with its principles. However, businesses that apply will need to have a UK registered office.  

In addition to businesses, other organisations that are eligible to apply include Universities, Community Interest Companies, Charities, Business Representative Organisations and Co-Operatives.  

Government departments and Public Sector bodies are not eligible to join the Code. They will be governed by statutory legislation under The Procurement Act 2024, section 68 to adhere to 30-day payment terms for all undisputed invoices and are under the judication of the Cabinet Office. 

If you are unsure whether your organisation is eligible to apply, please contact the FPC team. 

Complete the expression of interest form here. 

Signatories to the Prompt Payment Code do not automatically become Award holders and are required to apply to the Fair Payment Code separately.   

The Fair Payment Code is a brand-new Code and is not a reform of the previous Prompt Payment Code, which has now closed. Existing signatories to the Prompt Payment Code will not be automatically switched across to the new Code and must submit an application form to the new Fair Payment Code.