Leistungsart

Leistungsart is a German term used to designate the kind or category of a performed activity, service, or benefit. It is formed from the words Leistung (performance, service, benefit) and Art (kind, type) and is used in various administrative, legal, and economic contexts.

In legal and administrative usage, Leistungsart serves as a classification for the different types of benefits or services that authorities can provide or grant. Within social security and welfare systems, the term distinguishes between categories such as cash benefits (Geldleistungen) and in-kind benefits (Sachleistungen). Examples of common Leistungsarten include pension payments, sickness and unemployment benefits, child benefits, and subsidies for medical treatment, rehabilitation, or housing.

In procurement, contracting, and public administration, Leistungsart is used to describe the intended scope of work or the kind of service to be delivered. This encompasses categories such as Dienstleistungen (services), Lieferungen (deliveries of goods), and Bauleistungen (construction work). Specifying Leistungsarten in tenders and contracts helps ensure clear expectations about what a contractor must provide and how it will be evaluated.

Usage and translation vary with context; Leistungsart generally corresponds to “type of benefit” or “type of service.” The plural form Leistungsarten is common when multiple categories are listed. The term supports precise classification, transparency in eligibility or bidding processes, and consistent documentation across official forms and notices.