Part 2

Single source contracts

Review

Review of Part and regulations under it
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1
The SSRO must keep under review the provision made by—
a
this Part, and
b
single source contract regulations which are for the time being in force.
2
The SSRO may recommend to the Secretary of State such changes to the provision mentioned in subsection (1) as it considers appropriate.
3
Before the end of each review period, the Secretary of State must—
a
carry out a review of the provision mentioned in subsection (1), and
b
in doing so, have regard to any recommendations made under subsection (2) at least 6 months before the end of the review period.
4
In subsection (3), “review period” means—
a
the period of 3 years beginning with the relevant date;
b
each subsequent 5-year period.