# The Single Source Contract Regulations 2014, Regulation 53: Time limits for applications for opinions


(1) An application for an opinion on whether the Secretary of State has acted unreasonably in exercising a power to require a contractor to provide information under regulation 30 (on-demand contract report) must be made within three months of the contractor receiving a written direction under paragraph (1) or (3) of that regulation.
(2) A reference under section 35(3)... (reference by Secretary of State and primary contractor for SSRO's opinion) which relates to a qualifying defence contract must be made no later than two years after the contract completion date of the contract ....

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/3337/regulation/53 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/single-source-contract-regulations-2014/regulation-53
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