Sub-Contractor Agreement

1. Parties

This sub-contractor agreement is between:

The Contractor: [Your Name], trading as [Business Name], of [Your Town] ("the Contractor"); and

The Sub-Contractor: [Sub-Contractor Full Name], of [Sub-Contractor Address] ("the Sub-Contractor").

This agreement governs the terms under which the Sub-Contractor will provide cleaning services on behalf of the Contractor to the Contractor's clients.

2. Nature of the Relationship — Self-Employed Status

The Sub-Contractor confirms that they:

• Are self-employed and responsible for their own tax, National Insurance contributions, and compliance with HMRC self-assessment requirements;
• Are not entitled to holiday pay, sick pay, pension contributions, or any other employment rights from the Contractor;
• Have the right to work in the United Kingdom;
• Are responsible for ensuring their own public liability insurance is in place (see Section 4).

The Contractor does not have the power to direct the Sub-Contractor's working methods and manner of completing tasks beyond the standard set out in this agreement.

3. Services

The Sub-Contractor agrees to perform the following services when requested by the Contractor:

• Domestic and/or commercial cleaning at properties as allocated by the Contractor
• Specific services: [describe — e.g. regular domestic cleans, end of tenancy, deep cleans]
• Services will be allocated on a [regular / ad hoc / as-agreed] basis

The Sub-Contractor is not obliged to accept every assignment offered, and the Contractor is not obliged to offer work. Where the Sub-Contractor accepts an assignment, they must complete it to the standard set out in this agreement.

4. Insurance

The Sub-Contractor must hold, at their own cost:

• Public liability insurance with a minimum cover of [£1 million / £2 million] per claim; and
• Any other insurance reasonably required for the services they perform.

Evidence of current insurance must be provided to the Contractor before work commences and on each annual renewal. The Contractor accepts no liability for claims arising from the Sub-Contractor's work that are not covered by the Sub-Contractor's own insurance.

5. Equipment and Supplies

Equipment and supplies arrangement: [Sub-Contractor provides own equipment and products / Contractor provides equipment and products / Client provides — describe the arrangement].

The Sub-Contractor is responsible for ensuring that any equipment they bring to a client's property is safe, in good repair, and appropriate for the surfaces being cleaned. The Sub-Contractor must follow any product instructions provided by the Contractor or client.

6. Professional Standards

The Sub-Contractor agrees to:

• Carry out all work to a consistently professional standard;
• Arrive punctually for each allocated visit and notify the Contractor as soon as possible if they are unable to attend;
• Treat clients, their property, and their belongings with care and respect;
• Maintain confidentiality regarding clients' personal details, property, and any information observed during visits;
• Not use any cleaning products or methods likely to cause damage to surfaces or finishes without the Contractor's or client's approval;
• Report any accidental damage to the Contractor promptly and in writing;
• Comply with all health and safety requirements applicable to the work.

7. Payment

The Contractor will pay the Sub-Contractor at the following rate:

• Rate: [£XX per hour / £XX flat rate per visit / as agreed per job]
• Payment schedule: [weekly / fortnightly / monthly in arrears]
• Payment method: [bank transfer]
• Invoice required: [Yes — Sub-Contractor to submit invoice by [date each period] / No — Contractor will issue a remittance]

The Sub-Contractor is responsible for declaring all income to HMRC and paying their own tax and National Insurance. No deductions will be made by the Contractor.

8. Non-Solicitation

During the term of this agreement and for a period of 12 months following its termination, the Sub-Contractor agrees not to:

• Directly approach, solicit, or accept cleaning work from any client introduced to them by the Contractor during the period of this agreement;
• Use any contact details, client lists, or other information obtained through this agreement to compete directly with the Contractor.

This restriction applies to work at the specific client properties where the Sub-Contractor worked on the Contractor's behalf. It does not prevent the Sub-Contractor from advertising their services generally or working for clients they secured independently.

The parties acknowledge that this restriction is reasonable and necessary to protect the Contractor's legitimate business interests.

9. Confidentiality

The Sub-Contractor must keep confidential all client details, addresses, access codes, and any other information acquired in the course of this agreement. This obligation survives termination of the agreement indefinitely.

The Sub-Contractor must not discuss Contractor clients, fees, or business arrangements with any third party without the Contractor's written consent.

10. Termination

Either party may terminate this agreement by giving [2 weeks / 4 weeks] written notice. The Contractor may terminate immediately if:

• The Sub-Contractor commits a serious breach of this agreement;
• The Sub-Contractor's insurance lapses without replacement;
• A client makes a serious complaint about the Sub-Contractor's conduct;
• The Sub-Contractor is found to have solicited the Contractor's clients in breach of Section 8.

All outstanding fees for work completed are payable on termination regardless of the reason. Any keys held for client properties must be returned immediately on termination.

11. Governing Law

This agreement is governed by the law of England and Wales. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of England and Wales.