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The standard delegated procurement authority of a Resident Representative or head of a business unit is US $200,000, except for Business units granted the exceptional approval to be exempted from the mandatory use ofeTendering which will remain as $150,000.

The following policies and procedures have been updated to reflect UNDP's transition to its new cloud-based management platform Quantum in January 2023, replacing its previous ATLAS system. Contracts Management (procedure only)Use of Online Quantum System  (policy and procedures)Evaluation of Offers(policy only)Individual Contract (policy only)Procurement Authority and Increased Delegated Procurement Authority (policy only)Procurement Ethics, Fraud and Corrupt Practices (policy only)Procurement Forecasting and Delivery (policy and procedures)Procurement Methods (policy only)Solicitation (polic ...

The following policies and procedures have been updated to reflect UNDP's transition to its new cloud-based management platform Quantum in January 2023, replacing its previous ATLAS system. Contracts Management (procedure only)Use of Online Quantum System  (policy and procedures)Evaluation of Offers(policy only)Individual Contract (policy only)Procurement Authority and Increased Delegated Procurement Authority (policy only)Procurement Ethics, Fraud and Corrupt Practices (policy only)Procurement Forecasting and Delivery (policy and procedures)Procurement Methods (policy only)Solicitation (policy and procedures)Submission and Receipt of Offers (policy only)Transactional Procurement Strategies and Procurement Planning (policy only)

11 March 2021

Award and Management of Contract | Construction Works | Evaluation of Offers and Pre-award Negotiations | Individual Contract | Innovation, CSO engagement | Long Term Agreements (LTAs) and Cooperation with UN Entities | Procurement Methods | Procurement Overview | Procurement Review Committees | Procurement Strategy and Planning | Requisition | Solicitation Process | Sourcing of Suppliers

​The following procurement documents are now available in the POPP templates library:Model Contract for Rental of Vehicle with DriverModel Contract for Rental of Vehicle with Driver (Spanish)Model Travel Agency AgreementModel Travel Agency Agreement (Spanish)Model Contract for Security ServicesModel Contract for Security Services (Spanish)Model Contract for Reprints (Spanish)Model Basic Publishing Contract (Spanish)Model Contract for Publication Services

The standard delegated procurement authority of a Resident Representative or head of a business unit is US $200,000, except for Business units granted the exceptional approval to be exempted from the mandatory use ofeTendering which will remain as $150,000.

The Procurement Authority and Increased Delegated Procurement Authority main policy is now available in French. The Procurement Authority and Increased Delegated Procurement Authority main policy is now available in French.

The following provisions, which previously required Fast Track activation request are no-longer necessary (i.e. integrated into the main policies). a) The authority to grant the increase in Delegated Procurement Authority was devolved to Regional Chief Procurement Officers (RCPOs) in consultation with respective Regional Bureau Director for clearance. The respective RACP Chairpersons then will be responsible for obtaining technical inputs from relevant offices in assessing a request for increased delegation. b) Recognizing the reduction of risks through e-Tendering, the standard del ...

The following provisions, which previously required Fast Track activation request are no-longer necessary (i.e. integrated into the main policies).

a) The authority to grant the increase in Delegated Procurement Authority was devolved to Regional Chief Procurement Officers (RCPOs) in consultation with respective Regional Bureau Director for clearance. The respective RACP Chairpersons then will be responsible for obtaining technical inputs from relevant offices in assessing a request for increased delegation.

b) Recognizing the reduction of risks through e-Tendering, the standard delegated procurement authority of Resident Representative or head of a business unit in an office that systematically uses the e-Tendering has been raised from US$ 150,000 to US $200,000, based on the confirmation by the ACP Chairperson or respective Regional ACP Chairpersons.