The SSRO will hold its first teach-in session of 2026 on 4 February, focusing on how the regulatory framework for non-competed defence contracts applies to qualifying sub-contracts (QSCs). The training will run from 2.30pm to 4.00pm (GMT), via Microsoft Teams.
The SSRO’s teach-in programme is informed by feedback from the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and industry contractors and by insights from the SSRO’s wider work, highlighting where additional support to apply the regulatory framework would be helpful.
The February teach-in will help attendees gain a better understanding of which sub-contracts are subject to the single source regulatory framework; the responsibilities of contracting authorities in relation to QSCs; the regulatory requirements for pricing and reporting about QSCs; and the regulatory responsibilities of the SSRO and the MOD in relation to these contracts. It follows publication of the SSRO’s guidance on QSCs in 2025.
Who should attend: The session will benefit commercial, procurement, legal, and regulatory specialists in public and private sector organisations involved in non-competitive defence contracting. In particular, the teach-in is aimed at organisations who are parties to contracts which are subject to the single source regulatory framework or who expect to be in the future.
How to register or request information: To register your interest in the QSC teach-in or to request further information, please email helpdesk@ssro.gov.uk. Include your name, role, organisation, details of any access requirements, and any specific questions you have regarding the topic. A member of the SSRO helpdesk team will respond with registration details and can provide additional guidance if required.
If this is a topic of interest to you but you are unable to attend on 4 February, please let us know so that we can keep you informed of future SSRO publications on the subject and forthcoming SSRO teach-ins on other topics.