SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 10Single source defence contracts

I1I218Powers of the Single Source Regulations Office (“SSRO”)

1

Section 35 (opinions and determinations by the SSRO) is amended as follows.

2

In subsection (1)(a), omit “qualifying defence” in both places it occurs.

3

For subsection (2)(c) substitute—

c

a person who has entered into a contract with the Secretary of State (a “contractor”);

4

In subsection (2)(d)—

a

for “the”, in the first place it occurs, substitute “a”;

b

omit “(in the case of a proposed contract)”.

5

For subsection (3) substitute—

3

The SSRO may, on a reference made to it by a person mentioned in subsection (2), give an opinion on any other matter relating to the application or interpretation of this Part or single source contract regulations.

6

In subsection (4)(a), omit “qualifying defence”.

7

In subsection (5), omit “primary” in both places it occurs.