CPV code
The Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) is the EU's classification for the subject of public contracts, set by Regulation (EC) No 2195/2002.
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The Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) is the EU's classification for the subject of public contracts, set by Regulation (EC) No 2195/2002. A code has eight digits, from division down to finer categories, plus a check digit after a hyphen: 45000000-7 is construction work. EU notices on TED are searchable by CPV.
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vs. UNSPSC code
UNSPSC is the UN's global code set; CPV is the EU's. What is UNSPSC?
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vs. NAICS code
NAICS classifies industries for U.S. federal contracts. What is NAICS?
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What does CPV mean in procurement?
The Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) is the EU's classification for the subject of public contracts, set by Regulation (EC) No 2195/2002. A code has eight digits, from division down to finer categories, plus a check digit after a hyphen: 45000000-7 is construction work. EU notices on TED are searchable by CPV.
What is the difference between CPV and UNSPSC?
UNSPSC is the UN's global code set; CPV is the EU's.
What is the difference between CPV and NAICS?
NAICS classifies industries for U.S. federal contracts.