Procurement
ITC’s Procurement Services provide solutions for our projects around the world. Our team has been involved in everything from providing courses in marketing and distribution in the Caribbean to gathering market data on the agri-food value chain in Iraq.
Providing procurement solutions for ITC around the World
To ensure the success of ITC’s work with small and medium-sized businesses in developing countries, ITC purchases goods and services around the world.
For example, in the Gambia, Procurement Services contracted training providers for ITC’s EU-funded Skills for Youth Employment Fund. All vendors were selected after a competitive tender, accredited by the Gambian government, and successfully trained young men and women in the agricultural, ICT, tourism, construction, textile, and engineering sectors.
Our procurement work ranges from financial services to evaluation and auditing to customized training. We acquire goods as diverse as weaving, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, machines and vehicles, as well as conference venues, rental of booths at trade fairs and hotel accommodation.
ITC also acquires more conventional types of services/goods for its headquarters and project offices such as supplies, IT equipment, rental of photocopiers and printing machines, utilities, waste treatment, office leases etc.
| Title | Published on | Deadline | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provision of Database, Consolidation and Transportation Services of Coffee between Uganda and the United Kingdom | 29 August 2024 | Express Interest | |
| Stand Construction at Various Trade Fairs in 2025 & 2026 | 30 August 2024 | Express Interest | |
| Disposal of used Lap top computers. | 02 September 2024 | Express Interest | |
| RFP 2024 27 AK Services de Nettoyage du bâtiment de l'ITC à Genève, Suisse | 02 September 2024 | Express Interest | |
| Provision of Communication equipment and protective gears. | 09 September 2024 | Express Interest | |
| CANCELLED Provision of Software development Services for the ITC ( Onside/Offshore) | 18 December 2024 | Express Interest |
There are currently no grant opportunities.
ITC’s Procurement and Contracting is carried out by the Procurement Service which follows the United Nations Financial Regulations and Rules as well as the tenets of good public procurement. ITC also participates in the UN Common Procurement Activities Group (CPAG), which strives to achieve economy of scale, and to standardize and pool purchases by adopting common service contracts in Geneva whenever possible.
All solicitation documents normally provide generic specifications, terms of reference or scope of work. The main considerations for contract award are compliance with technical requirements and passing defined mandatory criteria.
Procurement opportunities in the below forms of solicitations as well as Requests for Expression of Interests (EOI) and Requests for Information (RFI) are advertised through United Nations General Market Place (UNGM), newspapers, or specialized publications.
Vendors are to submit submissions for high value and/or complex requirements via UNGM. Interested vendors shall register on UNGM to participate. Formal bids/proposals are recorded in Intend through UNGM. ITC recognizes electronic signatures; most contracts and purchase orders are signed on the secure ITC e-signature platform.
All contracts and purchase orders above $10,000 must be approved and signed by ITC Procurement staff only.
This is an informal invitation to submit a quotation, usually having an estimated procurement value of under $150,000. An award is made to the lowest priced technically acceptable offer.
This is a formal request to submit a proposal, usually associated with broad requirements for services with an estimated value of over $150,000. Price is one of several factors comprising the evaluation criteria. Award is made to the qualified bidder whose bid conforms to the requirements and is evaluated to offer the best value for money.
This is a formal invitation to submit a bid, usually associated with concisely defined requirements with an estimated value of over $150,000. Usually, the price is the sole determinant in making an award. Where all technical criteria are met, award is made to the lowest bidder.
Procurement opportunities in the below forms of solicitations as well as Requests for Expression of Interests (EOI) and Requests for Information (RFI) are advertised through United Nations General Market Place (UNGM), newspapers, or specialized publications.
Vendors are to submit submissions for high value and/or complex requirements via UNGM. Interested vendors shall register on UNGM to participate. Formal bids/proposals are recorded in Intend through UNGM. ITC recognizes electronic signatures; most contracts and purchase orders are signed on the secure ITC e-signature platform.
ITC’s Procurement Services follow the United Nations Financial Regulations and Rules as well as the tenets of good public procurement. ITC also participates in the UN Common Procurement Activities Group (CPAG), which strives to achieve economy of scale, and to standardize and pool purchases by adopting common service contracts in Geneva whenever possible.
Debrief procedures apply only to awards resulting from RFP or ITB above $200,000. The purpose of the debrief is to discuss the unsuccessful vendor’s submission and the applicable evaluation process and procedure. It is not a forum to discuss the submissions of other vendors. An unsuccessful vendor must request a debrief in writing within ten business days after receiving the ITC Letter of Regret. Upon timely receipt, the ITC will notify the bidder/proposer of the scope of the debrief, as well as the date, time, and place for the debrief, which normally will be conducted in person. This is a one-time event. Vendors will receive only one debrief per eligible solicitation.
Companies doing business with the United Nations are required to accept and comply with the UN Supplier Code of Conduct. The Code of Conduct informs vendors that they may not engage in corrupt practices; they must disclose information on any situation that may appear to present a conflict of interest; that the UN has a zero-tolerance policy with regards to the acceptance of gifts or hospitality from Vendors, that there are restrictions on the employment by Vendors of former UN staff members.
Zero tolerance for gifts/hospitality: Since 2009, ITC follows the UN and adopts a "Zero tolerance" policy and does not accept any type of gift or any offer of hospitality. ITC expects the suppliers not to offer any gift or any offer of hospitality. All items received from vendors, even of nominal value, will be returned to the vendor or donated to charity.
The United Nations Global Compact is a voluntary initiative based on CEO commitments to implement universal sustainability principles and to undertake shared responsibility for a better world.
The United Nations procurement manual is intended to provide operational guidance on procurement policies and procedures to all staff members involved in the various stages of the procurement actions conducted by the UN in all offices and all locations, and is not intended to be exhaustive.
