NACE 55 – Accommodation | Public Tenders
NACE 55 Accommodation: public contracts for hotel services, accommodation and conference rooms. CPV codes, contracting authorities and typical tenders.
Definition: NACE 55 covers the accommodation of travellers in hotels, guest houses, holiday accommodation and other facilities. Public contracting authorities commission accommodation services for official travel, conferences, training and the accommodation of asylum seekers — a varied procurement area.
Legal basis: NACE Rev. 2 (Regulation (EC) No 1893/2006) · Last updated: January 2026
What does NACE 55 cover?
NACE 55 (Accommodation) classifies all providers of paid accommodation — from chain hotels to guest houses and holiday flats — a broad market field for public framework procurement.
| Group | Title | Typical services |
|---|---|---|
| 55.1 | Hotels and similar accommodation | Hotel overnight stays, conference rooms, catering |
| 55.2 | Holiday and other short-stay accommodation | Holiday houses, self-catering accommodation |
| 55.3 | Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks | Camping grounds (rarely publicly relevant) |
| 55.9 | Other accommodation | Boarding houses, furnished rooms, asylum accommodation |
Public Tenders – Accommodation
Public contracting authorities procure accommodation services for various purposes:
- Official travel framework agreements (hotel contingents for federal authorities, ministries)
- Conference rooms and conference hotels for public events
- Training and further education accommodation for authorities and public operations
- Accommodation for asylum seekers and refugees (municipal accommodation contracts)
- Accommodation for Bundeswehr personnel on official travel
- Youth hostels and leisure homes in municipal ownership (concessions)
Relevant CPV codes
| CPV code | Title | Field of application |
|---|---|---|
| 55100000 | Hotel services | Hotel overnight stays in general |
| 55110000 | Hotel accommodation services | Accommodation with breakfast |
| 55120000 | Hotel meeting and conference services | Conference and meeting services |
| 55130000 | Other hotel services | Full board, half board |
| 55270000 | Services provided by guest houses | Smaller accommodation operations |
| 98341000 | Accommodation services | Asylum seeker accommodation, halls of residence |
Contracting authorities
- Federal and regional government (official travel framework agreements for authority personnel)
- Municipalities and districts (accommodation of refugees, conference needs)
- Bundeswehr and police (accommodation on courses and operations)
- Municipal education institutions (school country homes, class trips)
- Public undertakings (conference needs of municipal utilities, railways)
FAQ
Do hotel overnight stays have to be tendered? Hotel services are service contracts. Below the thresholds (EUR 221,000), simplified procedures are sufficient. Central procurement bodies conclude framework agreements with hotel chains or booking platforms that individual authorities can access (e.g. through the Federal Travel Expenses Act and approved booking systems).
Is municipal asylum seeker accommodation subject to public procurement law? Yes. The renting of accommodation from private operators and the award of operating services for shared accommodation are subject to mandatory tendering, provided the thresholds are exceeded. Framework agreements are particularly widespread here to allow response to fluctuating demand.
- NACE I – Accommodation and food service activities: Parent section
- NACE 56 – Food and beverage service activities: Catering services
Last updated: January 2026 All information is provided without guarantee. For legally binding advice, please consult a law firm specialising in public procurement law.
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