Newsletter November 2024
Published on 12 November 2024
Details We are keen to hear your views, so please get in touch if you wish to discuss any of the content. We hope you will find this short newsletter informative. Dear Stakeholder, This newsletter provides an update on the SSRO’s recent work, our plans and priorities. We are keen to hear your views, so […]
Updating the benchmarks used in determining the profit rate for non-competitive defence contracts
Published on 8 July 2024
Detail of outcome The SSRO is required each year to provide the Secretary of State with a recommendation of the appropriate starting rate of profit on Ministry of Defence contracts placed in the absence of competition, known as the baseline profit rate or BPR. We have published the outcome of our consultation on developments to […]
The SSRO launches new and updated pricing guidance that strengthens the regulatory framework
Published on 24 January 2024
The SSRO has published new and updated pricing guidance, and invites your views. The guidance comes into force on 1 April 2024 (1). The guidance includes the introduction of: The guidance issued today takes account of industry and MOD views shared in workshops and meetings, and in their responses to our working papers issued in […]
Guidance on the pricing of qualifying defence contracts and subcontracts
Published on 24 January 2024
Detail of outcome In January 2024 the SSRO published new pricing guidance to support the implementation of changes to the single source regulatory framework, which came into force on 1 April 2024. We consulted stakeholders between January and April 2024, seeking feedback on the new guidance. Following consideration of consultation responses we have published updated […]
Chief Executive’s interview in Desider magazine
Published on 15 January 2024
The latest edition of Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) Desider magazine contains an interview with our Chief Executive John Russell. The article describes the important work we do; plans for the future; and our place within UK Defence. Read the full article on page 14 of Desider magazine
Presentation at Make UK Defence webinar: ‘Demystifying the Single Source Regime for SMEs’
Published on 13 December 2023
On 13 December we took part in Make UK Defence’s webinar: Demystifying the Single Source Regime for SMEs. Joanne Watts, SSRO’s Chief Regulatory Officer, presented alongside the UK Ministry of Defence’s Single Source Advisory Team. The aim of the session was to help SME’s feel confident in dealing with a Qualifying Defence Contract (QDC) or […]
Improving the SSRO’s response to contract-specific queries on the regulatory framework for single source defence contracts
Published on 9 November 2023
Detail of outcome From November to December 2023 the SSRO sought views from stakeholders on four proposals for improving the way it responds to contract-specific queries on the regulatory framework for single source defence contracts. The SSRO has today published a summary of the feedback given on its proposals and how it intends to proceed […]
Annual Compliance Report 2023
Published on 12 October 2023
Details The regulatory framework for single source defence contracts requires contractors to submit a range of statutory reports to the Ministry of Defence and the SSRO. The 2022/23 report examines the timeliness and quality of reports submitted to the SSRO’s Defence Contract Analysis and Reporting System (DefCARS) for qualifying defence contracts and qualifying sub-contracts entered […]
SSRO Corporate Plan 2023-2026
Published on 12 July 2023
Details Our immediate priority is to support industry and the Ministry of Defence (MOD) as the reforms to the regulatory framework set out in the Procurement Bill are implemented. We will deliver a coordinated programme of improvements to our pricing and reporting guidance and to the Defence Contract Analysis and Reporting System (DefCARS), aligning our […]
Baseline Profit Rate Activities Review
Published on 22 June 2023
Detail of outcome The SSRO is today publishing the outcome of its consultation on proposed developments to our annual profit rate assessment methodology. Our established methodology will apply for this year’s assessment and is available on the SSRO’s website. The consultation response sets out our plans for future developments to the methodology that the SSRO intends […]