CPV 804 – Adult Education and Other Education Services

What does CPV 804 cover?

CPV group 804 covers education services for adults outside the formal school and higher education system. These include community education courses, literacy programmes, vocational retraining and qualification for adults, integration courses for migrants, and general continuing education offerings on social, cultural and vocational topics. Distance learning programmes, evening classes and courses preparing adults for vocational qualifications also fall under CPV 804.

Public contracting authorities use this code when procuring education measures for adult target groups: jobcentres tender qualification measures for the long-term unemployed, immigration authorities procure integration courses, and municipalities commission community colleges or external providers for general adult education. Federal ministries fund national literacy programmes or qualification initiatives for low-skilled workers.

A particularly fast-growing segment is the upskilling of employees undergoing structural change: the automotive industry, retail sector and public administration are procuring retraining programmes in digital competencies, the energy transition and new occupational profiles. At the same time, demand is growing for integration courses and occupational language training for migrant workers. Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission (SIMAP) and from Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.

Typical Services in CPV 804

Examples of Tenders with CPV 804

• Integration courses under the Residence Act: An immigration authority procures the delivery of integration courses for 1,200 participants per year — comprising 600 teaching hours of German language instruction (A1 to B1) and 100 hours of civic orientation, with mandatory BAMF accreditation.
• Vocational catch-up qualification for low-skilled adults: A jobcentre procures catch-up qualification measures for 150 adult participants without a vocational qualification in warehouse logistics, care work and office communications, with examination preparation and placement support.
• Digital competency training for employees: A municipal economic development agency procures continuing education courses for SME employees on digital core competencies — with online and in-person formats, certification and in-company support.

Current tenders with CPV 804 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms.

Who is CPV 804 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Jobcentres, immigration authorities, the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF), municipalities and economic development agencies are the principal contracting authorities. BAMF awards integration courses to accredited language training providers. Jobcentres procure qualification measures under SGB II and SGB III. Municipalities commission community colleges and independent educational providers for general adult education.

Companies and Bidders

Educational providers, community colleges, language schools, non-profit organisations and private continuing education companies are the typical bidders. For integration courses, BAMF accreditation is mandatory. For SGB II/III measures, AZAV certification is a prerequisite. Quality certification, pedagogical concepts and staff qualifications are regularly required. 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 804?

Tender Match – Automatically Find Tenders (CPV 804)

With tender.match, educational institutions and continuing education providers automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 804 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 adult education 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 804)

For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for adult 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 804

What is the difference between CPV 804 and CPV 805?

CPV 804 covers general adult education and non-formal continuing education for adults. CPV 805, by contrast, designates specific training services with a clear focus on vocational qualification, certification or training in defined specialist areas. In practice, both codes overlap in the area of vocational retraining.

Is AZAV certification required for CPV 804?

For measures financed by the Federal Employment Agency or jobcentres, AZAV provider accreditation and, as a rule, AZAV measure accreditation are mandatory. For other public contracting authorities (municipalities, ministries), this requirement may not apply. The UVgO and the VgV govern the formal procurement requirements.

Where can I find current tenders with CPV 804?

Tenders 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, filtered by company profile.