Dear Charlie,

I wonder if you could take a look at this for me, it is based on the template contract for a LA that wants to pre-select a number of suppliers to provide goods to childcare providers.

This template is obviously picked for some other organisation but in particular can I ask for clarification on the following elements of the contract:-

1] The insertions about liquidated damages - what exactly is this?

2] does the contract need to be concerned with TUPE for the supply of goods?

3] It mentions the Official Secrets Act - is this needed?

4] It refers to CEDR [Conflict resolution] & judicial system - again is this over the top for what is being sought?

5] Corruption & gifts to HMS?

6] Corruption Acts 1889 & 1916 - is that the relevant legalisation assuming the clause is required?

7] Use of land provisions & premises?

Would it be easier to contact the relevant suppliers and do all purchases through a purchase order where I presume that all statutory safeguards are implied in any order for goods placed?

I am working with a charity who work with a network of trainers. Please can you review our contract and advise whether it covers the essentials.