United Nations Secretariat Procurement Division

1. United Nations Secretariat Procurement Division Vendor Registration Overview Presented by: Ms. Natalia Nedel Operations Officer United Nations Procurement Division

2. The United Nations Global Marketplace (UNGM) Why Register? • On-line registration • Free of charge • Up-to-date Information on UN Procurement System Activities • Immediate Access to over 19 UN Agencies

3. Register As a Supplier

4. Useful Publications Provides data on United Nations system procurement of goods and services by country of supply. Business guide for potential suppliers of goods and services. It describes the procurement needs of all organizations and indicates the dollar value of goods and services purchased during the year.

5. United Nations Global Marketplace (UNGM)

6. Application Form • Steps marked with are required to be completed prior to submitting your application. Once all required information for a specific step is entered a will appear.

7. Step 1 – General Information

8. Step 2 - Select Agencies Suggestion! • Research the buying profile of the various UN agencies. • Select UN agencies whose buying profiles are a potential match to your company’s products and/or services.

9. Step 3- Agency Questions

10. Prerequisite for Eligibility Disclosure Form

11. Mandatory Information • Select level of registration • State name of country of origin of the company • Indicate acceptance of UN “Net 30 days” payment terms • Names of owners and principals of the company • Names of intermediaries, agents, or consultants uses (if any)

12. Select a Level of Registration • Companies may select a level of registration according to their financial capabilities. • Companies may upgrade to a higher level if a business opportunity arises that requires them to do so. • The higher the level of registration the more documentation will be required.

13. Registration Criteria – Level 1 • Estimated contract award up to US $200, 000

14. Registration Criteria – Level 2 • Estimated contract award from US $200,000 to US $1 Million • In addition to the requirements for Level 1 registration, the following documents are required for Level 2 registration

15. Registration Criteria – Level 3 • Estimated contract award from US $1 Million to less than US $5 Million • In addition to the requirements for Level 1 and 2, the following documents are required for Level 3 registration

16. Registration Criteria – Level 4 • Estimated contract award US$5 Million and above. • In addition to the requirements for Level 1, 2 and 3, the following documents are required for Level 4 registration

17. Step 4 – Address Information

18. Step 5 – Contact Information

19. Step 6 – Financial Information

20. Step 7 – Export Experience

21. Steps 8-12 • Previous contracts with the UN • Disputes you have with the UN • Quality Assurance Certificates • Trade Organization Memberships • Subsidiaries, Associates and/or Overseas Representatives

22. Step 13 – Product Coding

23. Selecting UNCCS Codes

24. Final Steps • Step 14 – Submit your application • Application review process varies from 6-10 weeks • Check UNGM and UN Secretariat procurement notices regularly for new business opportunities. • Sign up for the UNGM Tender Alert Service – to receive automatic e-mail tender notices to your Inbox. • There is a subscription fee of US $250 for this service payable directly to UNGM.

25. Tender Alert Service for Procurement Notices

26. Finding Business Opportunities UNGM http://www.ungm.org/Notices/Notices.aspx

27. Finding Business Opportunities UN Secretariat Website http://www.un.org/depts/ptd/eoi.htm

28. Sample Expression of Interest (EOI)

29. EOI Response Form

30. Questions?