TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment))
Merton Council's new cleaning contract procurement will involve employee transfer protections under TUPE.
Merton Council's Cabinet approved a new procurement approach for its corporate and schools cleaning contracts in September 2026. The corporate contract expires in March 2027 and the schools contract in July 2027. Both will be re-tendered through a single procurement process using the ESPO Total Cleaning Solutions Framework, allowing suppliers to bid for one or both lots.
The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) regulations, known as TUPE, protect employees' rights when a business or service is transferred from one employer to another. This legal framework ensures employees' terms and conditions are maintained during such transfers, which are relevant to Merton Council's re-tendering of its cleaning services.
Key facts
- Merton Council's Cabinet approved a new procurement approach for cleaning contracts in September 2026. Source
- The corporate cleaning contract is set to expire on March 31, 2027. Source
- The schools cleaning contract is set to expire on July 31, 2027. Source
- The contracts will be re-tendered through a single procurement process. Source
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