The conversion into law of the Simplifications Decree (DL 76/2020) included some modifications to the Code of contracts which, according to many commentators (an example: https://www.rivistaimpresasociale.it/forum/articolo/dl-semplificazioni-codice-appalti-e-codice-terzo-settore-hanno-pari-dignita) recognizes equal dignity and legitimacy to the forms of collaboration with the public administration envisaged by the Third Sector Code.
At the art. 30, paragraph 8, Legislative Decree 50/2016, the words indicated in italics have been inserted: "Although not expressly provided for in this code and in the implementing documents, the award procedures and other administrative activities relating to public contracts as well as the forms of involvement of third sector entities envisaged by title VII of the legislative decree of 3 July 2017, n. 117 the provisions of the law of 7 August 1990, n. 241, the provisions of the civil code apply to the stipulation of the contract and to the execution phase".
At the art. 59, paragraph 1, legislative decree 50/2016, the words indicated in italics were introduced: "Without prejudice to the provisions of title VII of legislative decree 3 July 2017, n. 117, in the award of public contracts, the contracting authorities use the open or restricted procedures, subject to the publication of a call for tenders ...".
At the art. 140, paragraph 1, Legislative Decree 50/2016, which regulates social service contracts, the words indicated in italics have been inserted: "The contracts for social services and other specific services referred to in Annex IX are awarded in application of articles 142, 143, 144, except as provided in this article and without prejudice to the provisions of title VII of legislative decree 3 July 2017, n. 117”.
