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
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 […]
Statement on SSRO Chief Executive transition
The Single Source Regulations Office has today announced that John Russell will step down as Chief Executive on 6 November 2026 to pursue a new opportunity outside of Government and the Defence sector. John has led the SSRO through a period of significant change for the organisation and the wider defence environment. During his tenure, […]
SSRO seeks views on expanding and improving its guidance covering vital single source defence contracts
The SSRO invites views on how its guidance could be improved, expanded or better structured to support the effective and consistent application of the single source regulatory framework. The call for input is open now. The regulatory framework for single source defence contracts governs some of the UK’s most strategically significant defence contracts. Since 2015, […]
SSRO sets out recommendations to improve the regulatory framework for single source defence contracts
The SSRO today published a set of recommendations to help improve the regulatory framework for non-competitive (single source) defence contracts. This framework governs some of the UK’s most strategically significant defence contracts. Since 2015, the single source regulatory framework has applied to contracts worth £140.1 billion. The SSRO aims through its work to ensure that […]