SSRO opens training on use of the Incentive Adjustment as part of the Contract Profit Rate used in the regulatory framework for single source defence contracts
Published on 17 September 2026
The SSRO will hold its third teach-in session of 2026 on 21 October, focusing on how the incentive adjustment can be used in calculating the contract profit rate for qualifying defence contracts (QDCs). The training will take place online via Microsoft Teams from 2.30pm to 4.00pm (GMT). On 14 May the Minister for Defence Readiness […]
Qualifying sub-contract (QSC) guidance tutorial: enforcement action by the MOD
Published on 3 September 2026
This video examines the circumstances in which the Ministry of Defence (MOD) can take enforcement action under the regulatory framework related to qualifying sub-contracts and the different types of action it may take. Chapter 8 of the SSRO’s guidance on qualifying sub-contracts focuses on enforcement action by the MOD. TRANSCRIPT AND SLIDES AS USED IN THE VIDEO: […]
Qualifying sub-contract (QSC) guidance tutorial: the grounds for making a notice of cessation
Published on 3 September 2026
This webpage examines the grounds for making a notice of cessation. Chapter 7 of the SSRO’s guidance on qualifying sub-contracts includes guidance on the notice of cessation process. There are conditions that must be met for a contract to be QSC. Among these are the condition that a contract may only be a QSC if the performance […]
Qualifying sub-contract (QSC) guidance tutorial: record-keeping and reporting by sub-contractors
Published on 3 September 2026
This video examines the statutory requirements for record keeping and reporting by sub-contractors under qualifying sub-contracts. Chapter 6 of the SSRO’s guidance on qualifying sub-contracts includes guidance on record keeping and reporting. TRANSCRIPT AND SLIDES AS USED IN THE VIDEO: SLIDE 1 This video examines the statutory requirements for record keeping and reporting by sub-contractors under qualifying […]
Qualifying sub-contract (QSC) guidance tutorial: agreeing the price of a QSC
Published on 3 September 2026
This video examines how the price of a qualifying sub-contract is to be agreed. Chapter 5 of the SSRO’s guidance on qualifying sub-contracts includes guidance on agreeing the price of a QSC. TRANSCRIPT AND SLIDES AS USED IN THE VIDEO: SLIDE 1 This video examines how the price of a qualifying sub-contract is to be agreed. SLIDE […]
Qualifying sub-contract (QSC) guidance tutorial: Assessing if a contract is a QSC
Published on 3 September 2026
This is a video on Assessing if a contract is a Qualifying sub-contract (QSC). Chapter 3 of the SSRO’s guidance on qualifying sub-contracts includes guidance on assessing if a contract is a QSC. TRANSCRIPT AND SLIDES AS USED IN THE VIDEO: SLIDE 1 This video is part of a series prepared by the SSRO, focusing on how […]
SSRO continues with its ‘free to access’ training on aspects of the UK regulatory framework for single source defence contracts
Published on 11 May 2026
The SSRO will hold its second teach-in session of 2026 on 10 June (online, via Teams), focusing on new guidance that helps contractors and the Ministry of Defence (MOD) amend the prices of qualifying contracts in a clear, transparent and efficient way. The teach-in will help attendees gain a better understanding of the guidance on […]
SSRO training on qualifying sub-contract (QSC) guidance: publication of the presentation
Published on 12 February 2026
The SSRO’s approach to overseeing the regulatory framework for single source defence contracts is grounded in the principle of being a responsive and supportive regulator. By providing clear and accessible guidance on the regulatory framework, the SSRO helps the parties to non-competitive contracts to understand what is expected of them and safeguards value for money […]
Q&As from the 4 teach-in sessions on changes to the single source regulatory framework
Published on 5 July 2024
The SSRO held four teach-in sessions for stakeholders, to discuss the changes to the single source regulatory framework brought in by the Procurement Act 2023 and associated secondary legislation. There were two sessions each on pricing and reporting. The aim was to develop attendees’ awareness of: The attachments contain a synopsis of the questions raised […]