TUPE

TUPE that delivers for the business and the people

We treat TUPE as a business-critical project, not just a legal process. We focus on making sure the transfer supports the deal you’re trying to land – managing cost and risk, protecting key roles and helping the people moving feel informed and positive about the change..

TUPE is one of our specialisms. We’ve led transfers from 1 person to over 2,000 people, on contracts from £50k to £500m, using a thorough, consistent methodology that delivers excellent outcomes.

Why does your business need TUPE expertise?

• You’re buying, moving or selling a service, contract or part of an organisation.
• You’ve won or lost a service contract, or you’re in the bid process.
• People are asking “What does this mean for my job?” before you have clear answers.
• You want to make sure your commercial negotiations cover you properly for people related risk and avoid hidden surprises later.
• You’re worried about losing key people or the continuity and quality of the service during the transfer
• You don’t have the time (or headspace) to design and run the TUPE process properly on top of everything else.

We can be involved as much or as little as you need. Some organisations ask us to lead the whole TUPE process end to end; others just want a trusted pair of eyes to sense-check their plan, documentation or conversations. If you’re not sure what level of support you need yet, just talk to us and we’ll work it out together.

Planning and risk assessment
We map out who is affected, key dates, roles and responsibilities, and where the legal, people and commercial risks sit. You get a realistic plan rather than a wish list.
Due diligence
We help you understand the people moving in or out of the organisation – terms, benefits, costs, historic issues and any hotspots that might cause trouble or opportunity later, and how we can mitigate them.
Consultation and communication
We plan and draft communications and consultation materials that are accurate in law, honest with people and mindful of the impact on day-to-day operations.
Documentation and process
We prepare the practical bits – letters, measures, FAQs and HR processes – in a way that will stand up to challenge and still be usable in real life.
Manager support
We brief and support managers so they understand the process, what they can and can’t say, and how to handle questions and concerns.
Post-transfer integration
We help you start aligning policies, practices and culture after transfer, so people can settle and get back to doing good work as quickly as possible.

In practice, this usually looks like a short initial conversation to understand what’s happening, agreeing how involved you want us to be, then designing the plan and documentation and staying alongside you through consultation and after the transfer.

What you can expect from us:

When you work with us on TUPE, you’re not just getting someone to quote legislation back at you. You’re getting a partner who will stay close to the detail, keep an eye on the people impact and help you protect the business throughout the process.

• Clear thinking – we’ll help you cut through the noise and see what actually matters, legally, commercially and for the people involved
• A practical plan – who’s affected, what has to happen when, and where the real risks and opportunities sit.
• Honest advice on risk – we’ll explain your options and the trade-offs so you can choose what’s proportionate for your organisation.
• Support for leaders and managers – briefing, scripts and space to rehearse tricky conversations so they don’t feel like they’re going in cold
• Calm, human communication – helping you talk to people in a way that’s accurate, honest and as steadying as possible.
• Someone with you through the bumps – we’re there when questions, challenges or unexpected issues come up, not just at the start.

Ready to talk about a TUPE transfer?

If you’ve got a transfer coming up – or suspect one might be on the horizon – we’re happy to talk it through. We’ll help you work out what you actually need, how much support would make sense and whether we’re the right fit for you.