01. Definition
A non-competitive contract awarded by the UK Ministry of Defence valued at £5m or above that is subject to the Single Source Contract Regulations.
Usage in Methodology
"Primes and MOD evaluators assess QDC profit rates using the statutory 6-step formula."
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