The OP-OD Method is designed as an open method and can be used by anyone at any time. In this respect, a number of similarities to competition proceedings do exist, so to speak. For instance, the latter are not subject to ‘copy protection’ either, or require any special equipment. In both cases – in the case of a competition, however, it is usually mandatory – a specific methodological set of rules that is both clearly defined and allows some latitude must be ‘worked through’. For example, the source code for this as regards competitions in the Federal Republic of Germany are the so-called guidelines for planning competitions (RPW), and for the OP-OD method, first and foremost this digital guide. It should be noted that certain process-associated and facilitating roles should be filled as a matter of urgency and in an astute manner in order to initiate and steer a worthwhile process. This is also similar to competition practices, which very often involve tender support consultants who help the client structure the competition brief and organise the bidding process. In the future, such offices will also be able to organise procedures that follow the OP-OD method.