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Ensuring the profit rate for non-competitive defence contracts is fair and robust
Using new guidance powers to help parties navigate pricing vital defence contracts
Helping stakeholders feel confident dealing with contracts in the regulatory framework
Taking a look at single source defence contracting over the past year
SSRO referral investigation closed after parties reach agreement
Events
Operational working group (OWG)
This group is made up of SSRO, Industry and MOD representatives and meets to discuss and input to the SSRO’s work. The OWG inputs into the SSRO’s reviews of pricing guidance, compliance methodology and referrals processes. The group also keeps the SSRO informed of recent developments in the MOD and the defence industry.
If you are a QDC holder, then you can become a member of the OWG.
Meeting dates:
- 30 April 2025
- 15 October 2025
Reporting and IT sub-group
This group is made up of SSRO, Industry and MOD representatives and meets for the SSRO to explain the latest updates, and planned development, to DefCARS and the reporting guidance. The group is also an opportunity for stakeholders to provide feedback to the SSRO on the operation of DefCARS and on the reporting guidance and for the SSRO to seek feedback on planned developments to DefCARS and the reporting guidance, and on priorities for development.
All companies with a QDC/QSC are invited to be members of the sub-group, along with MOD and ADS.
Meeting dates:
- 20 November 2024
- 19 March 2025
- 23 July 2025
- 26 November 2025
Updates to this page
Published 20 March 2024Last updated 12 November 2024 + show all updates
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Nov 2024 newsletter published
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Meeting dates updated
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News story added 20 May 2024
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