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Detail of outcome Baseline profit and capital servicing rates methodology 2017/18 Under the Defence Reform Act 2014 (the Act), the Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO) is required annually to review the figures used to determine the contract profit rate for pricing qualifying defence contracts (QDCs) and qualifying subcontracts (QSCs). Section 19(2) of the Act requires […]

Detail of outcome A summary of the responses received to this call for input was published on 30 January 2017. Original consultation Consultation description The Secretary of State for Defence is required to conduct periodic reviews of the framework, with the SSRO providing its recommendations for the first of these by June 2017. The regulatory framework was […]

Detail of outcome The Defence Reform Act 2014 provides the legislative basis for the Single Source Procurement Framework. The Act makes the Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO) responsible for issuing 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 […]

Detail of outcome Section 17(2) of the Defence Reform Act 2014 sets out the six steps to be used when determining the contract profit rate for a qualifying defence contract. The SSRO may issue guidance in relation to any of these steps and contractors and the MOD must have regard to it, as specified in […]

Detail of outcome The Defence Reform Act 2014 requires that, in carrying out its functions, the SSRO must aim to ensure that good value for money is obtained for the taxpayer in government expenditure on qualifying defence contracts and that persons who are party to those contracts are paid a fair and reasonable price. The […]

Detail of outcome Single source contract profit rate calculations in 2016/17 The Secretary of State for Defence announced on 14 March 2016 that, for 2016/17, the baseline profit rate for qualifying single source defence contracts will be 8.95 per cent. This figure is a three year rolling average: assessing profits across three years smooths out […]

Detail of outcome The SSRO received responses from industry, government and defence consultants during the six-week consultation, providing us with constructive feedback. The SSRO was pleased that the feedback broadly endorsed the principles behind the methodology and the upcoming compliance report. The final published methodology document reflects appropriate suggested amendments. Original consultation Consultation description The Framework Document […]

Detail of outcome The SSRO received a high volume and quality of responses, providing us with constructive feedback. Our statement on the defined pricing structure, is attached to this page. Statement on the defined pricing structure Section 24(2)(d) of the Defence Reform Act (the “Act”) and Regulation 22(9) states that: “In preparing a report, a contractor must […]

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. […]

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 available on our website. Contact us Please contact us at helpdesk@singlesourceregulationsoffice.gov.uk if you require any clarification, advice or further information. Detail […]