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Detail of outcome The SSRO is today publishing the outcome of its consultation on proposed developments to our annual profit rate assessment methodology. Our established methodology will apply for this year’s assessment and is available on the SSRO’s website.  The consultation response sets out our plans for future developments to the methodology that the SSRO intends […]

Detail of outcome The SSRO has published its response to its consultation on the enabling changes it proposes to make to the Defence Contract Analysis and Reporting System (DefCARS). The enabling changes were data upload capability; access to historic reports and corrections to reported data; data validation and compliance; and user feedback. We consulted in […]

Detail of outcome The previous methodology was published in 2020 and the update takes into account developments in the SSRO’s approach since that time. Key changes in the revised methodology include: The methodology makes best use of current resources and aims to avoid duplication with the work of the MOD or unnecessary burden on industry. Original consultation […]

Detail of outcome The SSRO launched a consultation in June 2022 on the approach to the 2023/24 baseline profit rate assessment. We received six responses. We would like to thank all those who responded to the consultation for sharing their views with us. Where respondents gave permission for their responses to be published these are […]

Detail of outcome The SSRO has undertaken a review of its allowable cost guidance on indirect costs and overheads. Overhead cost recovery and cost recovery rates are an important aspect of ensuring both value for money and fair and reasonable prices, under the single source regime. We have today published updated guidance that supports parties negotiating qualifying […]

Detail of outcome The SSRO consulted on the following reporting topics: The summary of consultation responses explains how the feedback provided by stakeholders has informed our considerations and confirms the guidance changes we are making. Original consultation Consultation description The SSRO is consulting on changes to parts of its current guidance. The topics we are consulting […]

Detail of outcome Benchmarking profit for an IT comparator group – consultation findings The SSRO applies its Single Source Baseline Profit Rate, Capital Servicing Rates and Funding Adjustment Methodology to benchmark a profit rate for four activity groups: The SSRO is today publishing its detailed findings following a public consultation on developing an information technology (IT) services […]

Detail of outcome From May to July 2021 the SSRO consulted on draft guidance explaining when and how it may exercise its power under Section 35(4) of the Defence Reform Act to require the payment of costs by one party to another when giving an opinion or making a determination. We received five responses to […]

Detail of outcome The SSRO consulted on the following profit related matters: We received eight responses to the consultation. The summary of consultation responses explains how the feedback provided by stakeholders has informed our considerations. In response we are now publishing an update to our statutory guidance to ensure it supports the application of the […]

Detail of outcome The SSRO consulted on the following reporting topics: We received four responses to the consultation. The summary of consultation responses explains how the feedback provided by stakeholders has informed our considerations and confirms the guidance changes we are making. In response we are now publishing an update to our guidance on contract […]