[blacksheep]

hi there, i am not to sure on this but when you supply equipment and chemicals and give notice after a very short spell, can you take the equipment back when you leave or does that become theirs even what you spent out on equipment and chemicals  has not covered what they have paid you regards blacksheep

[*Chris Browne]

When we finish a contract we take everything back, we don't leave them one scabby duster!, but we cost the materials and equipment  in with our quote so i don't know what original arrangement you had with your client.

chris

[Tim Downer]

Hi Blacksheep
We would do the same as Chris and take all the materials and equipment with us.
However, you have hinted in your post that notice was given after only a short spell!! You would have accounted for all machinery, equipment etc in your price.....however is probably spread out over a year and the customer would not have touched what you have spend on them - especially after only a short spell. Nonetheless, i would still put out all supples and equipment when you go. To be charged for on the next client......but you won't have to buy it as you already have it from this current customer.

Regards


Tim

[Phoenix]

You sly dog Tim, but thats exactly what I would do

[Tim Downer]

 

[Abi]

Blacksheep

This is what I include in my Contract/Terms and Conditions.

"On termination of contract, the Client shall provide reasonable access to [the name of your company] representative to remove all equipment etc. from premises".

A previous clause also state "[name of company] shall provide its own cleaning machinery/equipment (unless otherwise agreed by client) and materials required to carry out the cleaning". 

So the machinery/equipment I provided at the beginning or during the contract period will belong to my company.

I hope this helps.

Abi

[Tim Downer]

Hi Abi

I am presuming that if the client wants to use your equipment as apposed to supplying their own, that you cost the use of such in your tender? And also presuming that if the client wishes to use their own gear that you would not have these charges in your tender??

Kind Regards

Tim

[Abi]

Hi Tim

A little confused by the 1st part of your question.  But, my pricing policy currently reflects the use of my own equipment or the customers'. I always ask whether or not they will be providing their own equipment.  If I am providing it, then the cost will  be built into the quote but in my view, it will still belong to my company.    If they are providing it the quote would reflect this and would therefore not take the equipment should the contract ends.  Is this how it should work? 

Please enlighten me as I am new to the world of contract cleaning and managing a business.  At present, I only deal with small accounts so I haven't gone for any big tenders yet. For the time being, I want to learn and gain experience from managing the small ones. 

And, thanks! You've given me something to think about.

Abi

[blacksheep]

hi all, thanks for the info, the contract was only my first and is only two days ,which i quoted for £12 per hour 4 hrs a week ,i do it on my day off from my regalur job, the thing is every time i go there my polish or window cleaner is missing,and yes i have pointed this out with a reply of "not guilty"mop heads were replaced on monday used once by myself and when i turned up it was worn out as if it had done a months work handle off and had to hunt for the bucket .well cheesed off. I had heard they go through cleaners a lot ,and to add insult to injury payment is behind, i have learnt a few lessons with my first wont make this mistake again got another factory to quote on friday, fingers crossed

[*Chris Browne]

got another factory to quote on friday, fingers crossed

good luck blacksheep

chris




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[blacksheep]

thanks chris ,i am like a kid at xmas , so excited

[Tim Downer]

Yes, good luck Blacksheep, and maybe you could convince the client to get you a lockable cupboard to store your chemicals and equipment in - save it going missing.

Abi, you don't need enlightening, as you answered your query in your answer  and good luck to you too for future contracts.

Regards

Tim

[blacksheep]

yhey cancled because of a meeting, going on wed now

[blacksheep]

thanks abi ,will use that and thanks for the luck i wont be the only one going for this one