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The UNDP Jamaica Multi-Country Office procures goods and services through competitive solicitations, emphasizing the highest image and reputation of the organization through a procurement process in full conformity with financial regulations and rules. Supporting this, we focus on economy and best value for money, representing the best return on the investment; fairness, integrity and transparency; and effective competition. Records are open, as appropriate to inspection by auditors; any deviations from fair and equal treatment are detected very early, protecting the integrity of the process and the interests of the organization.

We publish online Procurement Notices for all procurement of more than US$30,000 and for Long-Term Agreements. For procurement of more than US$100,000, an international competitive bidding process is undertaken with publication on our website, as well as on the UNDP global website (www.undp.org), UN Global Market (www.ungm.org) websites and selected publications, as relevant. Interested suppliers are invited to express interest by mail within the announced deadline.

View procurement contracts and POs for 2008.

The following methods are used for the procurement of goods and services:
  • Expression of Interest (EOI)

    Written communication by a supplier to provide information about its products, resources, qualifications and experience, in response to a particular EOI.

  • Request for Quotation (RFQ)

    Less formal solicitation; value below US$100,000 but above US$2,500; standard specifications; product readily available on the market

  • Invitation to Bid (ITB)

    Formal solicitation, mainly for goods; value of more than US$100,000; lowest price compliancy and technical competency are determining factors

  • Request for Proposal (RFP)

    Formal solicitation, mainly for services; value of more than US$100,000; requirements possibly met in various ways; overall best solution, not necessarily lowest price, will win the contract

Sample Procurement Agreements

General Terms and Conditions for Goods
General Conditions of Contracts for Special Services Agreement
General Conditions of Contract for Civil Works

Procurement Forms

Model Pre-Qualification Form
Supplier Registration Form