Government Operations

SSRO Prompt Payment Data: April 2025 to March 2026

The UK Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO) has published prompt payment performance data for the period 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. This transparency data reports on payment practices of central government departments, their executive agencies, and non-departmental public bodies, fulfilling reporting requirements in place since 1 April 2015.

SSRO Corporate Plan 2025-2026

The SSRO published its Corporate Plan 2025-2026, outlining strategic priorities for delivering statutory functions in single source procurement regulation. The plan aligns with the Strategic Defence Review and upcoming Defence Industrial Strategy. No new compliance obligations, deadlines, or penalties are created by this document.

SSRO Monthly Transparency Reports January-November 2025

The UK Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO) has published monthly transparency reports covering departmental spending from January through November 2025. The reports detail government procurement card (GPC) transactions exceeding £500 and general departmental expenditure over £25,000. This publication fulfills the SSRO's transparency obligations regarding single-source government contract spending.

FOI Responses Released: Baseline Profit Rate and Enforcement

The UK Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO) released two Freedom of Information (FOI) responses in February 2026. RFI 119 addresses baseline profit rate methodology while RFI 118 covers enforcement matters under the Single Source Contract Regulations. The FOI responses are published on the SSRO website for public access.

SSRO Transparency Reports January to March 2026

The Single Source Regulations Office publishes monthly transparency reports detailing all UK government spending over £500 using a government procurement card (GPC) and departmental spending over £25,000. February and March 2026 reports have been published alongside the January 2026 report.

Procurement Act 2023 Manage Phase Guidance Documents

The UK Cabinet Office published technical guidance documents for the Manage phase of the Procurement Act 2023. The guidance covers five key areas: Contract Termination, Key Performance Indicators, Contract Performance Notices, Contract Modifications, and Electronic Invoicing and Payment. These documents are intended to provide technical guidance and help with interpretation and understanding of the Act for public authorities and suppliers engaged in public procurement.

UK and EU Sign Erasmus+ Agreement for 2027 Participation

The UK and EU have signed the legal text in Brussels to formally bring the UK into the Erasmus+ programme from 2027. Over 100,000 people are expected to benefit in the first year, including students, apprentices, and school groups. The UK secured a 30% discount on the default contribution rate. The British Council is set to become the National Agency for Erasmus+ in the UK, subject to final confirmation by the European Commission.

AI Cyber Threats: Open Letter to Business Leaders

The UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and Cabinet Office have published an open letter to business leaders regarding AI-enabled cyber threats. Secretary of State Liz Kendall and Security Minister Dan Jarvis co-signed the letter. The letter serves as an advisory communication alerting UK businesses to evolving cybersecurity risks posed by artificial intelligence technologies. No new regulatory obligations or compliance requirements are imposed by this correspondence.

UK Government Publishes Response to Infected Blood Compensation Scheme Consultation

The UK Government has published its response to the public consultation on changes to the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme, received over 700 responses. The changes will provide around £1bn in additional compensation payments, part of the wider £11.8 billion allocated in the 2024 Autumn Budget. As of 7 April 2026, 3,273 offers of compensation totalling over £2.6 billion have been made, in addition to £1.4 billion already paid in interim payments.

Infected Blood Compensation Scheme: Government Response to Consultation on Proposed Changes

The Cabinet Office and Infected Blood Compensation Authority have published the government response to a consultation on proposed changes to the infected blood compensation scheme. The consultation ran from 30 October 2025 to 22 January 2026. The response outlines changes to be implemented through legislation based on recommendations from the Infected Blood Inquiry Additional Report.