Procurement

 

Procurement is the process of acquiring goods, civil works and services, from identifying needs and selecting suppliers to awarding contracts and managing delivery through to completion. 

This page shares current procurement notices and information about procurement at UNDP. 

 

UNDP Procurement

UNDP procurement must comply with the organization’s financial rules and regulations. These requirements help ensure accountability, transparency and value in the way resources are used. 

Our four core principles:

  • Best value for money  
  • Fairness, integrity and transparency  
  • Effective international competition  
  • The best interest of UNDP 

 

Procurement Methods 

Depending on the type, complexity and value of the requirement, UNDP uses different procurement methods:

  • Micro-Purchasing

    Used for lower-value goods, services or simple works.

  • Request for Quotation (RFQ)

    Used for clearly defined goods, services or civil works at a mid-range value.

  • Invitation to Bid (ITB)

    Used for higher-value requirements that are clearly and concisely defined, where price is normally the main basis for award.

  • Request for Proposal (RFP)

    Used for higher-value services that cannot be clearly or concisely defined, where both technical and financial criteria are considered. 

 

Current Procurement Notices

 

ANGUILLA 

 

ANTIGUA & BARBUDA 

 

BARBADOS 

BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS 

 

DOMINICA  

GRENADA 

 

MONTSERRAT 

 

SAINT KITTS & NEVIS 

 

SAINT LUCIA 

 

SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES 

 

Procurement Resources

For more information on UNDP procurement, please visit the UNDP Procurement page. 

For contracts with a total award value of more than USD 100,000, please visit the Contracts Awards page.

For information on misconduct and reporting concerns, please refer to the UNDP Policy against Fraud and other Corrupt Practices.

 

Contact Us

The UNDP Procurement Team for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean can be reached at procurement.bb@undp.org.