Oppdragsgiverens

Oppdragsgiverens is the possessive form of oppdragsgiver in Norwegian, used to denote something that belongs to or relates to the client or principal in a contract or assignment. An oppdragsgiver is the party that commissions work, funds the project, and defines the objective. The oppdragsgiverens role includes preparing the assignment brief, specifying requirements and acceptance criteria, allocating resources, and making decisions and approvals during the project. The oppdragsgiver is typically in a contractual relationship with an external party, the oppdragstaker or contractor, who carries out the work according to the contract. The oppdragsgiverens obligations commonly cover providing clear instructions, timely feedback, access to necessary information, and payment according to agreed terms. The term appears in contracts and procurement documents to frame phrases such as oppdragsgiverens krav (the client’s requirements), oppdragsgiverens ansvar (the client’s responsibilities), and oppdragsgiverens finansiering (the client’s funding).

In public procurement and regulated projects, oppdragsgivere must adhere to applicable laws and rules designed to ensure competition, transparency, and non-discrimination. These rules define how an oppdragsgiver conducts calls for bids, evaluates proposals, and manages the contract.

Etymology: oppdragsgiverens combines oppdrag (assignment) with giver and the possessive suffix -ens.