CPV 799 – Other Business Services

What does CPV 799 cover?

CPV group 799 is a catch-all code for other business services within division 79 that cannot be specifically assigned to any of the other groups (791–798). These include translation and interpretation services, advertising and marketing services, exhibition and trade fair organisation, telephone exchange and call centre services, photography and video services, and further specialised services for public contracting authorities.

Translation and interpretation services represent a significant procurement area for public bodies with an international dimension. EU institutions, federal ministries, courts and authorities dealing with migration regularly commission translation agencies and interpreters for written translation of documents, simultaneous interpreting at conferences, consecutive interpreting during court proceedings and language mediation in dealings with public authorities.

Communications and marketing services for public institutions are also procured under CPV 799. Municipalities, tourism promotion bodies and federal agencies commission advertising agencies, PR agencies and communications service providers to develop and implement public information campaigns, citizen communications, destination marketing and official communications activities. Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission (SIMAP) and from Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.

Typical Services in CPV 799

Examples of Tenders with CPV 799

• Framework contract for translation services at a federal agency: A federal agency procures a multi-year framework contract for translation services — translations into and from 15 EU languages, specialist translations in legal, technical and economic fields, certified translations for official documents and defined response times for urgent assignments.
• Public information campaign for a state health authority: A state health authority procures a prevention campaign to promote vaccination — development of key messages and communications materials, cross-media campaign delivery across print, digital and social media, multilingual materials for various target groups and evaluation of campaign impact.
• Simultaneous interpreting for international conferences at a federal ministry: A federal ministry procures simultaneous interpreting services for international specialist conferences — interpreters for six languages, provision and operation of interpreting equipment, on-site coordination and a contingency plan for multi-day events.

Current tenders with CPV 799 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms such as the German Procurement Portal (DTVP).

Who is CPV 799 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Federal agencies and federal ministries with an international dimension, municipalities engaged in public communications, judicial authorities, immigration authorities and all public bodies requiring translation, communications or event services are the contracting authorities under CPV 799.

Companies and Bidders

Translation agencies, interpreting organisations, advertising agencies, PR agencies, communications consultancies, event agencies, photography studios and video production companies are the relevant bidders. Membership of the Federal Association of Interpreters and Translators (BDÜ), sworn translator status for official documents, demonstrated specialist translation competence in the tendered subject areas and sector-specific references are typical requirements. Information on eligibility requirements and procurement procedures is available from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

How does Bond help with CPV 799?

Tender Match – Automatically Find Tenders (CPV 799)

With tender.match, translation agencies, advertising agencies and other business service providers automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 799 directly in their dashboard. BOND indexes tenders from over 1,000 procurement portals in the EU – from TED to national platforms and regional contracting authorities. Instead of manually searching dozens of portals every day, matching business service contracts are filtered and delivered by industry, competency, region, and company profile. An automated gap analysis immediately shows where the company meets the requirements and where gaps exist. This ensures companies never miss a deadline and can focus on preparing their bids.

Company Match – Find the Right Partners and Suppliers (CPV 799)

For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for communications and service projects, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for larger communications or event projects that a single company cannot handle alone, company.match automatically identifies suitable partners for bidding consortia and partial services – increasing the chances of winning the contract.

Frequently Asked Questions about CPV 799

What does the CPV code 79900000 mean?

The CPV code 79900000 designates other business services in the European classification system. It covers all business services within division 79 that are not assigned to the more specific groups 791–798 — in particular translation, communications, marketing and event organisation services for public contracting authorities.

How do I find tenders with CPV 799?

Tenders with CPV 799 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) for EU-wide procedures and on the German Procurement Portal (DTVP) for national tenders. Bond automatically aggregates all relevant tenders from over 1,000 portals and delivers them filtered by company profile.

What qualifications are required for certified translations in the public sector?

For officially recognised translations — such as those required by courts, authorities and official proceedings — publicly appointed and sworn translators are required. Appointment is made by courts or state authorities. For non-official translations, a degree in translation or specialist translation is typically sufficient. In terms of procurement law, the VgV and the UVgO govern the award of such contracts.