Changing Cleaners Shouldn’t Disrupt Patient Care

Switching cleaning companies in a busy Retford GP surgery often feels like pulling the pin on a grenade. You know it needs to be done, but the potential mess, legal obligations, and staffing issues are enough to make anyone hesitate.

That’s where we come in.

With over 20 years of experience and a zero-miss record, Clean Sweep Commercial ensures seamless transitions under TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings Protection of Employment) are smooth, legal, and efficient, without drama.

 

What is TUPE? And Why Does It Matter?

TUPE ensures that when a new cleaning provider takes over, the employment rights of existing cleaning staff are protected. This includes pay, holiday entitlement, and length of service. If mishandled, TUPE can create significant legal risks and lead to serious staff unrest.

Whether you’re dissatisfied with current standards, pricing, or reliability, TUPE doesn’t have to stop you from upgrading. It just means the process needs to be handled professionally.

 

How We Manage TUPE Transitions in Retford Surgeries

At Clean Sweep Commercial, we take on the entire responsibility of the TUPE process,from staff communication to document handling. You won’t be caught in HR headaches or employee disputes.

• We review current contracts and obligations
• We consult with existing staff professionally and sensitively
• We provide onboarding, uniforms, training, and reassurance
• We ensure coverage throughout, so your surgery never goes without cleaning

Most importantly, you stay compliant and in control throughout.

 

What About Poor Standards or Attendance From Existing Staff?

Let’s be honest: TUPE sometimes means inheriting staff who aren’t up to scratch. But it doesn’t mean you’re stuck with them forever. Our approach is to retrain, resupport, and reassess.

If performance issues persist, we help manage fair processes under employment law without affecting your surgery’s operations or risking tribunal claims.

We don’t just accept anyone; we set clear standards and monitor performance from the very beginning.

 

Staff Shortages During the Switch? Not On Our Watch.

Many surgeries fear that switching cleaners will cause gaps in service. At Clean Sweep Commercial, we have contingency plans for every scenario. If a TUPE cleaner doesn’t show, our uniformed, DBS-vetted staff are dispatched immediately to cover.

Your CQC compliance, hygiene standards, and patient safety are never compromised.

 

Real Support, Not Just Lip Service

We’re not a faceless national agency. We’re a local provider with boots on the ground in Retford, Newark, Lincoln, and Gainsborough. When we say we’ll be there, we are.

And when you have a question, you’ll speak to a real person who knows your surgery, not a call centre.

 

Let’s Plan the Change Properly

We offer complimentary, no-pressure walkthroughs to assess your current service, your risks under TUPE, and how we can transition you without disruption or confusion.

Whether you’re ready to switch now or want to explore your options, we’re here to help.

Book your Retford GP Surgery walkthrough today, and let us show you how easy a TUPE transfer can be when the right team is on your side.