Case of the week: TUPE and supplier contracts
This week's case of the week, provided by DLA Piper, covers TUPE and supplier contracts.
Clearsprings Management Ltd v Ankers and others
Introduction
This case, and the earlier case of Kimberley, raise essential issues for service providers, who would expect TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment)) to apply when their provision of services is brought to an end.