Procurement

UNDP improves efficiency and reduces costs for the UN System by leading the establishment of joint Long-Term Agreements (LTAs) for various services. We partnered with over 70 UN Agencies to increase procurement capacity and improve the UN’s operational efficiency through joint procurement efforts that deliver upfront volume discounts.

What we offer:

Manage procurement of goods and services, including for common premises and common services delivery.
Establish LTAs for use under mutual recognition to reduced UN System costs.
Capacity building & training in Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply certification.
Travel management.
Oversee committee reviews conducted for other UN entities.
Access to online global supply catalogue and LTAs through end-to –end supplier portal (Quantum).

 

Our track record (2024):

  • $2.89BN in goods and services procured in 2024
  • 40 entities leveraged UNDP-led Long-Term Agreements (LTAs)
  • $112M procured on behalf of other UN entities in 2024
  • UNDP established 5 security & 5 Travel LTAs; with UNICEF & UNFPA, 4 IT Consolidator LTAs established under the UN HLCM
  • 209K global suppliers registered in the supplier portal

 

Top UN agency procurement categories by value (2024): 

 

Top 10 UN procurement clients (2024):

Top 10 countries UNDP provided procurement services on behalf of UN agencies (2024):

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