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Standard MOU templates are AVAILABLE in ENGLISH, French, Spanish, Arabic and RUSSIAN.

Standard MOU templates are available in English, French, Spanish, Arabic and Russian.

• Check to SEE if you are eligible to order through procurement services (Procurement Services are only available to governments, non-governmental organizations, United Nations agencies, international financial institutions, philanthropic organizations and universities)
• Register as a Partner (only applicable for non-governmental organizations).
• Select supplies through the Supply Catalogue.
• Complete a request for COST Estimate from using UNICEF Supply Catalogue
• SUBMIT the request to the UNICEF Country Office and/or directly to UNICEF Supply Division Procurement Services Centre.
• A Cost Estimate for the supplies and services you require is prepared and sent to you with a letter of offer. The letter outlines the advance payment procedure.
• A signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) must be received prior to any procurement activity. If you do not have a valid agreement we will inform you accordingly and guide on the process to establish one.
• Upon receipt of your advance payment and a signed MOU, procurement activities commence. An order CONFIRMATION is sent to you.
• A final statement of accounts is sent to you ALONG with a customer survey form, for you to complete and return.

Any remaining contingency buffer and /or balances can be reprogrammed or returned.

Any remaining contingency buffer and /or balances can be reprogrammed or returned.

Yes. Please inform us if you have any special REQUIREMENTS, when you request the Cost Estimate, and before the DEPOSIT of FUNDS as this can influence the PRICING information.

Yes. Please inform us if you have any special requirements, when you request the Cost Estimate, and before the deposit of funds as this can influence the pricing information.

UNICEF suppliers are carefully CHOSEN through a competitive bidding process, which starts with a pre-qualification stage, on the basis of quality systems/organization, adherence to ethical standards, capacity and financial SOUNDNESS. UNICEF continuously evaluates its suppliers. Samples of their products are approved before contracts are awarded, and quality checks can also be MADE before goods are SHIPPED or received. All supplies entering the UNICEF Copenhagen warehouse are carefully INSPECTED according to international standards.

UNICEF suppliers are carefully chosen through a competitive bidding process, which starts with a pre-qualification stage, on the basis of quality systems/organization, adherence to ethical standards, capacity and financial soundness. UNICEF continuously evaluates its suppliers. Samples of their products are approved before contracts are awarded, and quality checks can also be made before goods are shipped or received. All supplies entering the UNICEF Copenhagen warehouse are carefully inspected according to international standards.

The lead time on orders is calculated from the time of ACCEPTANCE of the COST Estimate and DEPOSIT of funds for the supplies, and it depends on factors such as the availability of the COMMODITY, the quantities requested, the general market situation, etc. GENERALLY, it takes a minimum of 6 weeks after the deposit of funds for the goods to be delivered.

The lead time on orders is calculated from the time of acceptance of the Cost Estimate and deposit of funds for the supplies, and it depends on factors such as the availability of the commodity, the quantities requested, the general market situation, etc. Generally, it takes a minimum of 6 weeks after the deposit of funds for the goods to be delivered.

We deliver supplies “Cost and Insurance Paid” (CIP - Inco terms 2010) to the port of ENTRY designated in the Cost ESTIMATE. UNICEF NOMINATED freight FORWARDERS deliver the goods to the port of entry designated by the partner. If you request supplies to be shipped by air, the port of entry is usually the nearest major international airport. For sea shipments, the port of entry is usually the nearest major international seaport in the country where the project is implemented. The seaport of entry for land-locked countries varies on a case-by-case basis. In general, air shipments will carry a higher delivery cost than ground or sea shipments.

We deliver supplies “Cost and Insurance Paid” (CIP - Inco terms 2010) to the port of entry designated in the Cost Estimate. UNICEF nominated freight forwarders deliver the goods to the port of entry designated by the partner. If you request supplies to be shipped by air, the port of entry is usually the nearest major international airport. For sea shipments, the port of entry is usually the nearest major international seaport in the country where the project is implemented. The seaport of entry for land-locked countries varies on a case-by-case basis. In general, air shipments will carry a higher delivery cost than ground or sea shipments.

With the exception of Handling Fees, UNICEF does not take TITLE to funds paid to UNICEF by Procurement Services partners. In general, funds TRANSFERRED by Procurement Services partners are treated as trust funds by UNICEF and are to be used exclusively to implement the Procurement Services arrangement ENTERED into with the PARTNER.

With the exception of Handling Fees, UNICEF does not take title to funds paid to UNICEF by Procurement Services partners. In general, funds transferred by Procurement Services partners are treated as trust funds by UNICEF and are to be used exclusively to implement the Procurement Services arrangement entered into with the partner.

No, UNICEF does not MAKE a PROFIT from PROCUREMENT SERVICES.

No, UNICEF does not make a profit from Procurement Services.

The UNICEF SUPPLY Catalogue contains specifications for over 2,000 commodities that respond to the needs of children and their FAMILIES. The Catalogue is designed to help partners identify the most appropriate supplies for the PROGRAMMES, and assist in supply PLANNING, delivery and monitoring.

The UNICEF Supply Catalogue contains specifications for over 2,000 commodities that respond to the needs of children and their families. The Catalogue is designed to help partners identify the most appropriate supplies for the programmes, and assist in supply planning, delivery and monitoring.

Procurement Services can ASSIST in the procurement of STRATEGIC essential commodities aimed at reducing under-five mortality, including vaccines, safe INJECTION materials, essential medicines, medical and diagnostic supplies, bed nets, micronutrients, therapeutic food, equipment and supplies to ensure safe drinking water. In addition, Procurement Services covers products required for children’s education as well as other supplies, equipment and services that are in line with UNICEF’s mandate. 

Supply related services including warehousing, in-country logistics and other operational SUPPORT are provided with the aim of developing capacity in national procurement and supply systems or to assist in EMERGENCY situations.

Procurement Services can assist in the procurement of strategic essential commodities aimed at reducing under-five mortality, including vaccines, safe injection materials, essential medicines, medical and diagnostic supplies, bed nets, micronutrients, therapeutic food, equipment and supplies to ensure safe drinking water. In addition, Procurement Services covers products required for children’s education as well as other supplies, equipment and services that are in line with UNICEF’s mandate. 

Supply related services including warehousing, in-country logistics and other operational support are provided with the aim of developing capacity in national procurement and supply systems or to assist in emergency situations.

UNICEF is dedicated to protecting children’s and women’s rights through helping them meet their basic needs and expanding their opportunities. Making essential supplies AVAILABLE, accessible and affordable is core to this commitment. Procurement Services enables UNICEF to SUPPORT GOVERNMENTS, NGOs, UN AGENCIES and other development partners in fulfilling children’s right to survival and development and the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals. The primary purpose is to ensure that Governments and other development partners can ACCESS UNICEF’s supply networks, experience and expertise to procure strategic, essential commodities for children.

UNICEF is dedicated to protecting children’s and women’s rights through helping them meet their basic needs and expanding their opportunities. Making essential supplies available, accessible and affordable is core to this commitment. Procurement Services enables UNICEF to support Governments, NGOs, UN Agencies and other development partners in fulfilling children’s right to survival and development and the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals. The primary purpose is to ensure that Governments and other development partners can access UNICEF’s supply networks, experience and expertise to procure strategic, essential commodities for children.

The objective of Procurement SERVICES is to offer UNICEF's knowledge, purchasing capacity and logistics expertise to development partners, so that they can use their own FINANCIAL RESOURCES and donor funds to procure life-saving essential supplies for children. Procurement Services is an integrated component of UNICEF’s country programmes of cooperation and has become an important entry point for UNICEF in HELPING COUNTRIES to strengthen their national capacity in planning for supply needs, selection of supplies and equipment and their effective delivery and distribution. Procurement Services is designed as a transitional mechanism for Governments until national public and private supply systems can effectively perform their role.

The objective of Procurement Services is to offer UNICEF's knowledge, purchasing capacity and logistics expertise to development partners, so that they can use their own financial resources and donor funds to procure life-saving essential supplies for children. Procurement Services is an integrated component of UNICEF’s country programmes of cooperation and has become an important entry point for UNICEF in helping countries to strengthen their national capacity in planning for supply needs, selection of supplies and equipment and their effective delivery and distribution. Procurement Services is designed as a transitional mechanism for Governments until national public and private supply systems can effectively perform their role.