CPV 80 – Education and Training

What does CPV 80 cover?

CPV division 80 covers education and training services in their full breadth. These include general school education services, vocational education and training, adult education and continuing training, retraining programmes and specialist training services for companies and public authorities. E-learning solutions, language courses, leadership development, coaching and team-building programmes are also covered, as are higher education services and vocational qualification certificates.

For public contracting authorities, this division is significant for several reasons. The Federal Employment Agency and jobcentres procure extensive education and training measures for unemployed persons and those seeking requalification each year. Federal ministries and municipal administrations tender training programmes for their employees. Public enterprises invest in management development and specialist qualification measures. These procurements are subject to procurement law, with education services as social services sometimes falling under a simplified procurement regime.

Digitalisation has substantially transformed the education sector: e-learning platforms, virtual classrooms and blended learning concepts are increasingly being tendered. At the same time, demand is growing for training in digital competencies, cybersecurity and AI-assisted working methods in public authorities and public enterprises. Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission (SIMAP) and from Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.

Key CPV Groups in Division 80

Examples of Tenders with CPV 80

• Qualification measures for long-term unemployed persons: A jobcentre procures retraining programmes in care assistance, IT fundamentals and warehouse logistics for up to 200 participants per year — with a vocational qualification focus, examination preparation and placement support.
• E-learning platform for government employees: A federal supreme authority procures an e-learning platform with courses on data protection, IT security, procurement law and leadership competencies for approximately 3,000 employees, including learning progress tracking and certifications.
• Language courses for a municipal administration: A district-free city procures English and French courses for administrative staff at various proficiency levels — with in-person and online formats and concluding competency assessments.

Current tenders with CPV 80 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms.

Who is CPV 80 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

The Federal Employment Agency and jobcentres are the largest procurers of training measures in Germany, commissioning billions of euros worth of qualification programmes annually. Federal ministries, municipalities and public enterprises also tender training for their staff. Higher education institutions and training bodies occasionally act as contracting authorities when procuring external teaching services.

Companies and Bidders

Educational institutions, continuing education providers, e-learning companies and language schools are the typical bidders. For measures funded by the Federal Employment Agency, AZAV accreditation (Akkreditierungs- und Zulassungsverordnung Arbeitsförderung) is a fundamental requirement. Further requirements include pedagogical qualifications of teaching staff, references for comparable educational measures and quality assurance concepts. 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 80?

Tender Match – Automatically Find Tenders (CPV 80)

With tender.match, educational institutions and continuing education providers automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 80 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 80)

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 training 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 80

What does the CPV code 80000000 mean?

The CPV code 80000000 designates the entire division of education and training in the European classification system for public contracts. It covers all education services — from primary school education through vocational continuing education to e-learning and higher education services. Subordinate codes specify the level and type of education.

How do I find tenders with CPV 80?

Tenders with CPV 80 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) for EU-wide procedures for national tenders. Bond automatically aggregates all relevant tenders from over 1,000 portals and delivers them filtered by company profile.

What requirements apply to participating in tenders with CPV 80?

Bidders must meet different requirements depending on the contracting authority. For Federal Employment Agency measures, AZAV accreditation is mandatory. Pedagogical qualifications of teaching staff, a quality management system and references for comparable educational measures are regularly required. Details are governed by the VgV and the UVgO depending on contract value.