United Nations and Development Bank Procurement: Winning Contracts Masterclasses
Tuesday, 29 March 2022 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Agenda
United Nations Procurement: Winning Contracts Masterclass (9:30-10:30)
Learn from the DIT experts about the UN Procurement procedures and the opportunities for UK
companies to get engaged and win contracts. Learn how to supply goods and services to international United Nations agencies.
The United Nations is a global organisation, consisting of 39 agencies and bodies with a vast array of
procurement needs. Their global spend on products and services in 2020 was US$22 billion. The UN
is SME friendly, the working language is English, and payment is not only guaranteed but usually made
within 30 days of delivery.
Recognising the significant export opportunity this represents, DIT has experts based in Geneva,
Copenhagen and New York who can help advise on the best approach and opportunities for your
business to supply goods and services into the different agencies. The main categories are:
AgriTech
Communications agencies
Energy
Freight Services
Shelter & domestic supplies
Medical & lab equipment
Pharmaceuticals
Power generation
Security Services
Telecoms & IT
Training
Vehicles & generators
Water & sanitation
This masterclass is ideal for UK SME's with an interest in supplying the UN and its agencies but want to want
a greater understanding of requirements, procedures and process.
Development Bank Procurement: Wining Contracts Masterclasses (11:00-12:00)
Discover how to supply services to Multilateral Development Banks.
Aid Institutions, including Bilateral, Regional and Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs), fund
development and/or humanitarian projects in a wide range of sectors around the world through lowcost
loans, credits and grants. These projects create internationally funded opportunities for UK firms
to bid into and provide support to the beneficiary countries. Official Development Assistance (ODA) in
2020 was USD 161.2 billion, of which the UK provided £14.5 billion.
World Bank
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
African Development Bank
Asian Development Bank
Caribbean Development Bank
InterAmerican
Development Bank
DIT has experts who can support companies access development bank opportunities and help advise
on the best approach and opportunities for your business to supply goods and services into the
different agencies. This session will focus on the London based European Bank for Reconstruction
and Development (EBRD). The EBRD has straightforward tender procedures and a simple entry route
for SMEs.
Recognising the significant export opportunity this represents DIT has organised a Winning Business
workshop led by sector expert Aron Cronin. This one hour online masterclass will concentrate on the
financing and procurement processes of the EBRD with a particular focus on Services opportunities for
consultants.
Agribusiness
Energy
Equity
Financial Institutions
Infrastructure
Legal Reform
Manufacturing and Services
Municipal Infrastructure
Natural Resources
Nuclear Safety
Property and Tourism
Telecommunications, Media & Technology
Transport