Compliance and review methodology 2023
Published on 13 March 2023
Details The updated methodology continues to promote timely reports and good quality data, while recognising the role of compliance reviews in informing the SSRO’s understanding of how the regulatory framework is being applied. The previous methodology was published in 2020 and the update takes into account developments in the SSRO’s approach since that time. Key […]
DefCARS enabling changes
Published on 24 January 2023
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 […]
Annual Compliance Report 2022
Published on 14 November 2022
Details The report examines the timeliness and quality of reports submitted to the SSRO’s Defence Contract Analysis and Reporting System (DefCARS) for qualifying defence contracts and qualifying sub-contracts entered into between 1 April 2021 and 31 March 2022. The report finds that, while there has been a steady increase in the volume of information collected […]
Compliance and review methodology consultation
Published on 10 November 2022
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 […]
Single source baseline profit rate methodology
Published on 20 June 2022
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 […]
SSRO Corporate Plan 2022-2025
Published on 7 June 2022
Details The SSRO aims to be the recognised expert in the regulation of single source defence contracting. We support UK defence by working at the heart of a continuously improving regulatory framework which helps the MOD and contractors agree and deliver value for money contracts and fair and reasonable prices. Our Corporate Plan for 2022 […]
Allowable Costs guidance: overheads and indirect costs
Published on 24 May 2022
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 […]
Consultation on reporting guidance
Published on 13 April 2022
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 […]
2022 contract profit rate recommendation
Published on 5 April 2022
Details The Minister for Defence Procurement, on behalf of the Secretary of State for Defence, has announced his determination of the baseline profit rate, SSRO funding adjustment and capital servicing rates for fixed and working capital for this year. These rates will apply to qualifying contracts entered into from 1 April 2022. The rates can […]
Annual Compliance Report 2021
Published on 15 November 2021
Details The regulatory framework for single source defence contracts is established by Part 2 of the Defence Reform Act 2014 and the Single Source Contract Regulations 2014 and requires contractors to submit a range of statutory reports to the MOD and the SSRO. The report examines the timeliness and quality of reports submitted to the […]