Switching Cleaners Without the Headaches

TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings Protection of Employment) may sound like legal red tape, and it can be, if not handled correctly. But when you’re changing cleaning providers at your Newark GP surgery, you don’t have to deal with the mess yourself.

At Clean Sweep Commercial, we’ve managed TUPE transitions for over 20 years. We are aware of the pitfalls, we understand the process, and most importantly, we know how to do it with minimal disruption to your surgery.

What TUPE Means for Your Surgery

In simple terms, TUPE protects the rights of cleaning staff when their employment is transferred to a new company. That means if your current cleaning team is outsourced and you change providers, those cleaners may legally transfer over to the new company (i.e., us).

Handled well, it’s seamless. Poorly managed, it’s stressful.

We treat all incoming staff fairly and professionally, vetting, retraining, and re-onboarding them to meet NHS standards and your surgery’s expectations. If they’re not suitable, we handle that too.

 

We Respect People—But Standards Come First

We understand that some surgeries worry about “inheriting” the same issues under a different name. That’s not how we operate.

Every TUPE case is assessed on merit. We identify who is suitable to stay, who requires retraining, and where new DBS-vetted staff should be introduced to meet your infection control standards.

You’re not just swapping logos; you’re getting a complete service upgrade.

 

A Structured, Transparent Transition

From day one, we provide your practice manager with:

• A complete TUPE compliance plan
• A clear timeline of actions and milestones
• Staff vetting and DBS re-checks
• Infection control training as required
• Direct communication with HR and current provider

We handle the tedious (but essential) tasks so you can focus on running a safe and effective surgery.

Trusted TUPE Transitions for Over 20 Years

Clean Sweep Commercial has successfully taken over dozens of GP surgery cleaning contracts across Lincolnshire, including many in Newark. We’ve never missed a clean transition, and we’ve never had a failed one.

We’re fully compliant with TUPE law, CQC expectations, and infection control best practices. You’ll know precisely who’s cleaning your surgery, how they’ve been vetted, and how we’re ensuring continuity of care.

Book a TUPE-Safe Cleaning Transition Today

We’ll walk you through what’s involved and show you how we’ll deliver higher standards with less stress, zero downtime, and 100% legal compliance.

Contact Clean Sweep Commercial to book your TUPE walkthrough now.