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What Is the Supply Chain in Public Contracts (Leverandørkjede, Norway)?
This is a Norwegian procurement term. The chain of actors behind a delivery, from raw-material producers and subcontractors to the supplier the buyer signs the contract with.
Why does the supply chain matter in public procurement?
Because the supplier is responsible for its subcontractors' compliance with pay, working-condition and human-rights requirements, and because the buyer can inspect the whole chain.
How many subcontractor tiers are allowed?
Norwegian buyers often limit the chain to two tiers below the main contractor, as part of the seriousness requirements. The exact limit is set in the contract.
What should a supplier document?
Who its subcontractors are, their compliance with the requirements, and the measures taken to manage risk further down the chain.
