Procurement

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Welcome to UNDP Procurement

UNDP’s procurement function plays a vital role in advancing sustainable development. Through transparent, fair, and efficient processes, we source goods and services that help deliver impact across the globe.

This site introduces who we are and how we work, offering key resources for suppliers and partners - from procurement notices and policies to guidance on doing business with UNDP.

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Topics relating to the procurement function of UNDP

UNDP PROCUREMENT

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Information and resources on supplying UNDP

DOING BUSINESS WITH UNDP

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UNDP Procurement for Sustainable Development Strategy 2022-2025, Sustainable Procurement Action Plan & Guidelines

UNDP PROCUREMENT STRATEGY & SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT

Procurement Training & Certification

UNDP offers specialised procurement training and certification to staff from the UN system, non-governmental organisations, international development financing institutions and their borrowers, and governments. UNDP procurement certification courses are accredited by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) assuring compliance with high international qualification standards as well as offering participants access to a world-wide community of procurement professionals.

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Quantum Supplier Portal

Quantum is UNDP’s comprehensive e-procurement and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, providing end-to-end process management for all procurement activities. Suppliers can use this online portal to view solicitation documents, submit their bids, communicate with the procurement office, etc. Click on the link below to find guidance and useful resources related to the system.

RESOURCES

Our Impact

$2.89

billion in annual procurement volume

11.26

percentage share of total UN volume

3rd

largest UN agency by procurement volume

188

number of countries procured from last year

$923

million in goods procured last year

$1,967

million in services & works procured last year

Photo credits
UNDP Procurement: Tom Fisk/pexels.com
Doing Business with UNDP: Los Muertos Crew/pexels.com
UNDP Procurement Strategy & Sustainable Procurement: Quang Nguyen Vinh/pexels.com
Quantum Supplier Portal: Urupong/istockphoto.com