TUPE

TUPE: Keeping Your Cleaning Team in Place

When you switch cleaning providers, you might not realise that the cleaners already working at your site could have the right to stay — even if the company changes. This is because of a UK law called TUPE, which stands for Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment).

At Elite Contract Clean, we’re experienced in handling TUPE transfers and make the process smooth, respectful, and fully compliant.

What is tupe?

TUPE protects employees’ rights when the organisation they work for changes ownership — including when a cleaning contract moves from one company to another. If your cleaning is currently outsourced and you decide to move to Elite Contract Clean, the cleaners may automatically transfer to us, keeping their current pay, hours, and working conditions.

This helps protect jobs and ensures continuity of service.

What Does TUPE Mean for You?

In most cases, TUPE is handled between Elite Contract Clean, your current provider, and the cleaning staff. You won’t need to be directly involved unless the cleaners are employed by you and you’re moving to an outsourced service — in which case, we’ll guide you through every step.

TUPE means:

No disruption to your cleaning service
Staff keep their existing terms and conditions
You stay compliant with employment law
We handle the paperwork and communication

TUPE, Cleaning TUPE, Cleaners, Cleaning, Transfer of undertakings, clear communication

How Elite Contract Clean Supports TUPE Transfers

We take care of the TUPE process with minimal disruption to you and your business.

Here’s how:

Clear communication

We liaise with your current provider and the staff to ensure everyone understands

what’s happening.

Staff care and support

Transferring cleaners are welcomed into our team and given full training to meet

our standards.

Legal compliance

TUPE is a legal process, and we make sure everything is done properly and

professionally.

Smooth transition

There’s no break in service — just a clean space and a seamless handover.

Change with Confidence

We understand that switching cleaning companies can feel daunting, especially when TUPE is involved. But with Elite Contract Clean, you’re in safe hands. We’ve managed TUPE transfers across healthcare centres, dental practices, communal areas, and more — always with care and professionalism.