The annual statistics bulletin is part of a regular published series of statistical reports, containing analysis of key QDC/QSC information.
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Thursday, 15 August 2019
Thursday, 15 August 2019
The Single Source Regulations Office has released its latest quarterly publication on key statistics relating to qualifying defence contracts (QDCs) and qualifying sub-contracts (QSCs).
Tuesday, 16 July 2019
SSRO annual report and accounts for the year ending 31 March 2019.
Wednesday, 10 July 2019
The SSRO is consulting on changes to its reporting and DefCARS user guidance.
Monday, 08 July 2019
We are seeking views on the SSRO’s proposed data strategy for information provided in statutory reports under the Defence Reform Act 2014.
Monday, 18 March 2019
Following the SSRO’s recommendation in January 2019, the Secretary of State for Defence has announced the baseline profit rate and other rates to be used from 1 April 2019 to determine the profit element of qualifying defence contracts and qualifying sub-contracts.
Thursday, 31 January 2019
The SSRO has published the outcome of its consultation on pricing guidance changes for 2019/20.
Friday, 18 May 2018
The Board of the Single Source Regulations Office has appointed a new Chief Executive
Monday, 02 October 2017
The SSRO’s Chief Executive, Marcine Waterman, is leaving the organisation on 24 October 2017 after three years in the role.
Thursday, 18 May 2017
The SSRO has sent an update to consultation respondents on its review of the regulatory framework.
Thursday, 18 May 2017
The SSRO has sent an update to consultation respondents on its review of the regulatory framework.
Thursday, 16 March 2017
The SSRO has launched its new Defence Contracts Analysis and Reporting System (DefCARS 2).
Thursday, 16 March 2017
The SSRO has launched its new Defence Contracts Analysis and Reporting System (DefCARS 2).
Wednesday, 15 March 2017
The Defence Secretary has today announced a better deal for taxpayers, with the lowering of the baseline profit rate for contracts placed under Single Source Contract Regulations from 8.95% to 7.46%.
Thursday, 22 December 2016
The Secretary of State for Defence has appointed a new chair for the independent defence regulator, the Single Source Regulations Office.
Thursday, 22 December 2016
The Secretary of State for Defence has appointed a new chair for the independent defence regulator, the Single Source Regulations Office.
Thursday, 15 September 2016
Single source defence procurement, where there is no competition, is an area of public spending which is not well understood or transparent.
Thursday, 15 September 2016
Single source defence procurement, where there is no competition, is an area of public spending which is not well understood or transparent.
Wednesday, 13 July 2016
Defence companies are failing to comply with new regulations over non-competitive contracts, a report by the independent watchdog has shown.
Friday, 08 July 2016
Taxpayers and the Armed Forces could be saved millions if multiple profit rates are introduced for defence contractors, the new Ministry of Defence regulator has found.
Friday, 01 July 2016
The SSRO has updated its Statutory Guidance on Allowable Costs, which contractors and the Ministry of Defence must have regard to when determining whether costs are Allowable in single source qualifying defence contracts.
Friday, 01 July 2016
The SSRO has updated its Statutory Guidance on Allowable Costs, which contractors and the Ministry of Defence must have regard to when determining whether costs are Allowable in single source qualifying defence contracts.
Thursday, 16 June 2016
“Single source procurement: what’s working, what isn’t and what needs to change”
Monday, 23 May 2016
The Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO) has today launched the first stage of its review of the regulatory framework for single source defence contracts.
Monday, 16 May 2016
In a landmark ruling, 1.27 million pounds has been stripped from the costs Rolls Royce is allowed to bill to the Ministry of Defence as part of a major contract – and millions of pounds’ worth of other costs are still under investigation.
Friday, 01 April 2016
The SSRO has updated its report templates and user guides, which now contain screen shots for the most commonly used documents to aid completion and compliance.
Friday, 01 April 2016
The SSRO has updated its report templates and user guides, which now contain screen shots for the most commonly used documents to aid completion and compliance.
Thursday, 24 March 2016
The Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO) has published new guidance on how companies and the Ministry of Defence should calculate the profit allowed on single source contracts.
Monday, 29 February 2016
The SSRO is pleased to announce that it is now a member of the UK Regulators Network (UKRN).
Monday, 29 February 2016
The SSRO is pleased to announce that it is now a member of the UK Regulators Network (UKRN).
Monday, 29 February 2016
Under Section 37 of the Defence Reform Act, the Secretary of State has commissioned the SSRO to carry out research into current and future wage inflation in single source contracts.
Monday, 29 February 2016
Under Section 37 of the Defence Reform Act, the Secretary of State has commissioned the SSRO to carry out research into current and future wage inflation in single source contracts.
Wednesday, 24 February 2016
The Single Source Regulations Office has announced that Clive Tucker will serve as the organisation’s Interim Chair while a permanent replacement for Jeremy Newman is sought.
Thursday, 18 February 2016
The Single Source Regulations Office has announced that Clive Tucker will serve as the organisation’s Interim Chair while a permanent replacement for Jeremy Newman is sought.
Tuesday, 09 February 2016
The Single Source Regulations Office has announced that its Chair, Jeremy Newman, is standing down.
Monday, 14 December 2015
The SSRO has published the full suite of Defined Pricing Structure (DPS) templates covering all military equipment types.
Monday, 05 October 2015
The Single Source Regulations Office has finalised the compliance rating methodology that will be used to assess compliance by MOD and the defence industry with their obligations under the Single Source Contract Regulations 2014.
Wednesday, 30 September 2015
The Single Source Regulations Office has published a new Defined Pricing Structure (DPS) template for an Ordnance system, and refreshed its existing DPS templates.
Thursday, 06 August 2015
The Single Source Regulations Office will be speaking at the DSEI conference
Friday, 26 June 2015
Statement on SSRO handling of confidential and commercially sensitive information
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