kontraktsgivere
Kontraktsgivere are parties that issue formal agreements, commonly called contracts, in a legal or commercial setting. The term is used primarily in Danish law and practice to refer to individuals or entities that initiate a contractual relationship by specifying terms and conditions to be met by another party, known as the kontraktstagere or contractors. In everyday usage, kontraktsgivere can be clients, employers, public authorities, or any customer who commissions services or goods from a provider. They hold the duty to accurately define the scope of work, deliver clear obligations, and comply with applicable statutory requirements.
Under the Danish Contract Act (Købeloven and Loven om serviceaftaler), a kontraktsgiver must provide a written
In public procurement, kontraktsgivere are typically municipalities, government agencies, or public enterprises that allocate tendered services
The relationship is characterised by mutual agreement but imbalanced power dynamics: the kontraktsgiver typically has more
The concept of kontraktsgivere is essential to understanding how service contracts are initiated, managed, and terminated