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SSRO guidance on determining amount of penalty

Published on 21 July 2025

Section 33(3) and (4) of the Defence Reform Act provides for the SSRO to issue guidance on determining the amount of a penalty, stating that: The overarching principle of this guidance is to ensure that any penalties issued are fair and proportionate, while acting to deter non-compliance. It will be a legal requirement for contractors and the MOD to […]

Single source statutory guidance on determining penalty amount

Published on 20 February 2015

Detail of outcome The SSRO received a high volume and quality of responses, providing us with constructive feedback that allowed us to improve the draft guidance. The final version of the guidance, incorporating changes made following the consultation, is attached to this page. Contact us Please contact us at helpdesk@singlesourceregulationsoffice.gov.uk if you require any clarification, advice or further information. […]

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