Help us to pay your invoice on time

This page provides guidance and tips on how to help us pay your invoice on time.

Clear and correct invoices

When invoicing Lambeth Council it is important that your invoice is headed clearly and states:

• the invoice number
• the invoice date
• a valid Lambeth purchase order number
• the gross amount
• your VAT number (if your are registered for VAT).

If you fail to do this, your invoice may be rejected and returned to you for adjustment.

You should also:

• make sure the description of goods or services match with those on the purchase order
• include the location where the goods were delivered or service provided, and the name of the officer who placed the order with you
• make sure each credit note quotes the invoice and purchase order to which it relates to.

Keep a record

Keep a record of the department and the contact details of the officer who placed the order with you. They will assist with any further queries on your invoice or purchase order.

Avoid delays

To avoid delays, please do not duplicate your invoice numbers or quote more than one purchase number. Also, do not accept a request for goods or services without having a valid Lambeth purchase order number.

Do not quote prices, quantities or descriptions that differ from the purchase order withouth prior agreement.

Sending us your invoice

Send us your invoices as soon as possible after you despatch the goods or provide the service. Do not accumulate them. Please do not send invoices in advance unless we have advised you to do so.

Send your invoice to London Borough of Lambeth, PO Box 7431, Leicester LE2 6ZL.

Care suppliers

Care suppliers must send their invoices to London Borough of Lambeth, PO Box 8259, Leicester LE2 6ZL.

Lambeth Living

Lambeth Living invoices must be sent to Lambeth Living, PO Box 8774, Leicester LE2 6Z.

Further information

If you are VAT-registered, you can visit the HM Revenue and Benefits website for information on invoice requirements.