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Individual Contract

Effective Date

Aug 03, 2018

Summary of Changes

The updated policy reflects the procedure for increasing the no-competition threshold for ICs to $10,000. Other changes include the removal of P11, an updated template for Offerors’ Letter; updates on reference checks and the change of the required age for medical examination to 65 from 62.

Long Term Agreements (LTAs) and Cooperation with UN Entities

Effective Date

Aug 03, 2018

Summary of Changes

The policy change requires country offices who will utilise other COs' LTAs to ensure that the prices are competitive, value for money is demonstrated and appropriate procurement committee reviews are conducted. Direct review by ACP/RACP shall be requested, if applicable.

Procurement Methods

Effective Date

Aug 03, 2018

Summary of Changes

The policy update highlights that direct contracting is permitted up to 18 months as part of the mainstreaming of piloted measures.

Managing Partnerships

Effective Date

Aug 27, 2018

Summary of Changes

​The Managing Partnerships policy is now available in French. To access the document, click on the French language tab.

Project Cash on Hand for DIM Projects (PCH)

Effective Date

Sep 01, 2018

Summary of Changes
As part of the delivery acceleration measures, a proposal to modify cash management arrangements has been approved and is effective as of 1 September. The following thresholds and main changes have now been agreed:
Project Cash on Hand – Account 16107:

a. limit increased from $2.5K to $5K
b. RR only, can approve limit up to $25K
c. RR only, can appoint SC as custodian up to 2.5K

Treasurer may suspend cash arrangements if 3 consecutive red dashboard or related audit observation related.


Project Petty Cash Fund (PPCF)

Effective Date

Sep 01, 2018

Summary of Changes
As part of the delivery acceleration measures, a proposal to modify cash management arrangements has been approved and is effective as of 1 September.
Project Petty Cash Fund (PPCF) – Account 16106:

1. limit increased from $1 to $2.5K
2. Expense limit increased from $100 to $250 per payment
3. RR only, can appoint SC as custodian

Treasurer may suspend cash arrangements if 3 consecutive red dashboard or related audit observation related.


Project Cash Advance (PCA)

Effective Date

Sep 01, 2018

Summary of Changes
As part of the delivery acceleration measures, a proposal to modify cash management arrangements has been approved and is effective as of 1 September. The following thresholds and main changes have now been agreed:
Project Cash Advance (PCA) – Account – 16108:

a) Liquidation deadline increased from 1 week to 1 month
b) RR only, can approve PCA limit up to $50K
c) RR only, can appoint SC as custodian with limit of $5K

Treasurer may suspend cash arrangements if three consecutive red dashboard or related audit observation related.


Petty Cash Fund for Management Project (PCF)

Effective Date

Sep 01, 2018

Summary of Changes
As part of the delivery acceleration measures, a proposal to modify cash management arrangements has been approved and is effective as of 1 September. The following thresholds and main changes have now been agreed:
  • Petty Cash Fund (PCF) – Account 16105:
  • Limit increased from $1k to $2.5K
  • Expense limit increased from $100 to $250 per payment
    • Treasurer may suspend cash arrangements if three consecutive red dashboard or related audit observation related.

    Evaluation of Offers

    Effective Date

    Sep 13, 2018

    Summary of Changes

    The Evaluation of Offers policy includes the following steps in section C (Invitation to Bid):

    a) Preliminary Examination including Eligibility
    b) Arithmetical check and ranking of bidders who passed preliminary examination by price.
    c) Qualification assessment (if pre-qualification was not done)
    d) Evaluation of Technical Bids
    e) Evaluation of prices

    Detailed evaluation will be focused on the 3 - 5 lowest priced bids. Further higher priced bids shall be added for evaluation if necessary.


    Daily Subsistence Allowance (DSA)

    Effective Date

    Sep 13, 2018

    Summary of Changes
    The POPP subprocess for DSA (para 31 c) reflects the elimination of AI issuance and the abolishment of IC’s on the topic. Specifically, the special DSA rates for NYC, GVA, and VIE which are available in the ICSC circular and no longer promulgated through an AI.



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