Part 2Single source contracts

Single Source Regulations Office

I113Single Source Regulations Office (or “SSRO”)

1

A body corporate called the Single Source Regulations Office (“the SSRO”) is established.

2

In carrying out its functions under or by virtue of this Part, the SSRO must aim to ensure—

a

that good value for money is obtained in government expenditure on qualifying defence contracts, and

b

that persons (other than the Secretary of State) who are parties to qualifying defence contracts are paid a fair and reasonable price under those contracts.

3

Schedule 4 contains further provision about the SSRO.