uppdragsgivande

Uppdragsgivande is a Swedish term used to describe the act or role of one party issuing assignments to another, typically in a contractual or procurement context. The party that gives the assignment is called the uppdragsgivare (the client or principal), while the recipient is the uppdragstagare (the contractor or service provider). The concept is common in consulting, professional services, outsourcing, and related fields.

In practice, uppdragsgivande involves defining the task’s scope, objectives, deliverables, deadlines, and acceptance criteria in a contract or assignment letter. The uppdragsgivare is responsible for specifying what needs to be done, providing necessary information and access to resources, and approving progress and results. The relationship often centers on the allocation of tasks and the level of control, with the uppdragsgivare monitoring outcomes while the uppdragstagare carries out the work.

Typical contractual elements associated with uppdragsgivande include payment terms, confidentiality, intellectual property rights, liability, and termination provisions. The arrangement is common in both private contracts and public procurement, where a client commissions external expertise or services to achieve defined objectives. The term emphasizes the initiative to assign work and the resulting governance of the work process and outcomes.

Etymology: the word combines uppdrag (assignment) and givande (giving), reflecting the activity of issuing assignments.