Explanatory Notes

Defence Reform Act 2014

2014 CHAPTER 20

14 May 2014

Commentary on Sections

Part 2: Single Source Contracts

Section 36: Recording, review and analysis functions

129.The SSRO is required to keep an up-to-date record of QDCs and qualifying sub-contracts and their duration (subsection (1)). It is also required to keep under review the extent to which persons subject to reporting requirements are complying with them (subsection (2)).

130.Subsection (3) requires the SSRO to analyse reports provided to it under sections 24 and 25, together with any other information it considers relevant (for example other industry benchmarks, information from company accounts, etc), and to provide the results to the Secretary of State.