Award regulations
As the Regulations or contract procedures are or have been in the German procurement law following three works clause referred for awards:
- Procurement and Contract Regulations for Construction Services (VOB)
- Awarding Regulations for Freelance Services (VOF)
- Award and contract regulations for services (VOL)
The VOF and VOL were incorporated into the procurement ordinance (VgV) in April 2016 .
Development of the term
The term “Vergabeordnung” has replaced the older term “Verdingungsordnung”. The composite term "procurement and contract regulations" makes it clear that the so-called regulations include not only provisions on the procurement procedure (Part A) but also Part B, which contains provisions on the contract to be concluded with the contracting partner.
See also
- Allocation Ordinance (VgV)