CPV 800 – Education and Training Services
CPV 800 covers all education and training services for public contracting authorities, from schools and higher education to vocational training, adult education and e-learning.
What does CPV 800 cover?
CPV group 800 forms the overarching classification for all education and training services in European public procurement. It covers a broad spectrum: from basic school education through vocational training and higher education to continuing professional development, adult education and specialised training measures for public authorities and public enterprises. E-learning platforms, language courses, leadership development and coaching programmes also fall within this group.
Public contracting authorities draw extensively on this group. The Federal Employment Agency and municipal jobcentres procure qualification measures worth billions for unemployed persons and those seeking requalification each year. Federal ministries, state governments and municipalities continuously tender training programmes for their employees. Public enterprises invest in management development, compliance training and IT qualification programmes. As social services under §130 GWB, education services are subject to a simplified procurement regime above the EU threshold of €750,000.
Digitalisation is fundamentally reshaping this procurement area: alongside traditional in-person seminars, hybrid learning concepts, virtual classrooms and AI-supported learning systems are increasingly being tendered. At the same time, demand is growing for training on cybersecurity, digital competencies and sustainable business practices in public authorities and state enterprises. Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission (SIMAP) and from Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.
Typical Services in CPV 800
| Service | Description |
|---|---|
| School education services | Primary, secondary and special educational support |
| Higher education | University courses, academic continuing education |
| Vocational training | Courses, certificate programmes, retraining |
| Adult education | Community education, literacy programmes |
| Language courses | German, English, multilingual provision |
| E-learning | Learning management systems, virtual training |
| Leadership development | Coaching, team development, management programmes |
Examples of Tenders with CPV 800
- Qualification measures for jobseekers: A jobcentre in a major city procures vocational integration measures for up to 500 participants per year — with modules covering IT fundamentals, application training, specialist qualification and support services, delivered under AZAV accreditation.
- Digital learning platform for a federal authority: A federal supreme authority with 4,000 employees procures a learning management system including a course library on data protection, IT security, procurement law and leadership competencies, with interfaces to the HR system.
- Language courses for municipal administrative staff: A district-free city with 1,200 administrative employees procures English and French courses in in-person and online formats, with a concluding competency assessment and certificate.
Current tenders with CPV 800 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms such as the German Procurement Portal (DTVP).
Who is CPV 800 relevant for?
Public Contracting Authorities
The Federal Employment Agency, jobcentres, federal ministries, state governments, municipalities and public enterprises are the principal contracting authorities in this group. Education and training measures for labour market integration form the largest segment by volume, followed by in-house training for public sector staff on specialist, legal and digital topics. School authorities and higher education institutions occasionally act as contracting authorities when procuring external teaching services.
Companies and Bidders
Educational institutions, continuing education providers, language schools, e-learning companies and freelance trainers and coaches are the typical bidder groups. For Federal Employment Agency measures, AZAV certification is mandatory. Further standard requirements include pedagogical qualifications of teaching staff, a quality management system and references for comparable education measures. 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 800?
Tender Match – Automatically Find Tenders (CPV 800)
With tender.match, educational institutions and continuing education providers automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 800 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 training tenders 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 800)
For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for education projects, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for larger education tenders that a single organisation 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 800
What is the difference between CPV 800 and CPV 80?
CPV 80 designates the entire division of education and training; CPV 800 is the corresponding group and has the same scope of content. In practice, both codes are often used interchangeably. For a precise tender, using one of the more specific sub-group codes (such as 801, 802 or 805) is recommended.
How do I find tenders with CPV 800?
Tenders with CPV 800 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 procurement rules apply to education services?
Education services are treated as social and other special services under §130 GWB. Above the EU threshold of €750,000, a transparent procurement procedure is required, which may be designed in a less formal manner than standard procedures. Below this threshold, the UVgO applies. The VgV contains the corresponding rules for above-threshold procedures.
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