UNITED NATIONS PROCUREMENT MANUAL - Reference DOS/2020.9 Amend 1 - Amended 30 June 2024

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United Nations procurement manual sets out UN Secretariat procurement procedures, processes, and practical guidance to perform procurement activities effectively and efficiently. It aligns procurement with the UN’s Financial Regulations and Rules and related administrative issuances, including contract review committee provisions. The manual also explains how the Procurement Division updates the guidance over time, and structures the framework around procurement purpose, application, maintenance, principles, ethical standards, and governance roles across the procurement lifecycle.

LanguageEnglish

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Pages174

Reading Time1 h 1 min

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Preface

1. Introduction

1.1 Purpose, Application and Structure

1.2 Update and Maintenance

1.3 Procurement Framework

1.4 Procurement Principles and Client Centricity

1.5 Ethical Standards

2. Organization of Procurement

2.1 Overview of the Procurement Process

2.2 Responsibilities of Organizational Units and Key Roles for the Procurement Process

2.3 Procurement Official

2.4 Requisitioner

2.5 Procurement Approving Authority

2.6 Procurement Authority

2.7 Delegation for Amendments

2.8 Accountability

UNITED NATIONS PROCUREMENT MANUAL DEPARTMENT OF OPERATIONAL SUPPORT OFFICE OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PROCUREMENT DIVISION REF. NO.: DOS/2020 .9 Amend 1 AMENDED: 30 JUNE 2024 Preface The Procurement Manual details the UN Secretariat’s (UN) procurement procedures and processes and provides further guidance for carrying out procurement activities for the UN effectively and efficiently in compliance with the UN’s Financial Regulations and Rules, and other applicable administrative issuances, such as the Review Committee on Contracts ST/AI (ST/AI/2011/8) . This document is available online at [https://www.un.org/Depts/ptd/about-us/procurement-manual](https://www.un.org/Depts/ptd/about-us/procurement-manual. It)[.](https://www.un.org/Depts/ptd/about-us/procurement-manual. It)[ It](https://www.un.org/Depts/ptd/about-us/procurement-manual. It)[ ](https://www.un.org/Depts/ptd/about-us/procurement-manual. It)has been published in electronic format to limit the use of paper, ink, and transport. The Procurement Division in the Office of Supply Chain Management, Department of Operational Support will update this Manual from time to time. Table of Contents Preface ................................................................................................................................................ 1 1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 10 1.1 Purpose, Application and Structure ............................................................................................. 10 1.2 Update and Maintenance ............................................................................................................. 10 1.3 Procurement Framework ............................................................................................................. 10 1.4 Procurement Principles and Client Centricity .............................................................................. 11 1.4.1 Best Value for Money ............................................................................................................ 11 1.4.2 Fairness, Integrity and Transparency..................................................................................... 12 1.4.3 Effective International Competition ...................................................................................... 12 1.4.4 Best Interest of the United Nations ....................................................................................... 13 1.4.5 Client Centricity ..................................................................................................................... 13 1.5 Ethical Standards .......................................................................................................................... 13 1.5.1 Standards of Conduct ............................................................................................................ 13 1.5.2 Conflict of Interest ................................................................................................................. 14 1.5.3 Ethical Behavior of Vendors................................................................................................... 16 2. Organization of Procurement ..................................................................................................... 17 2.1 Overview of the Procurement Process ......................................................................................... 17 2.1.1 Definition of Procurement ..................................................................................................... 17 2.1.2 Outline of the Procurement Process ..................................................................................... 17 2.1.3 Category Management .......................................................................................................... 18 2.2 Responsib

FAQs

What is the purpose of the United Nations Procurement Manual?

It details UN Secretariat procurement procedures and processes and provides guidance to conduct procurement effectively and efficiently in compliance with UN regulations and related administrative issuances.

How are updates to the manual handled?

The Procurement Division updates the manual from time to time, including maintaining the document’s structure and guidance for ongoing use.

Which procurement principles and ethical standards are covered?

The manual covers procurement principles such as best value for money, fairness, integrity, transparency, effective international competition, and client centricity, along with ethical standards including conduct, conflict of interest, and ethical behavior of vendors.

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