The registration on UNGM is the first step to doing business with the United Nations. The registration on UNGM features the following key benefits for suppliers:
One common registration form for 32 UN organizations
The registration on UNGM requires the completion of one common registration form online for 32 UN organizations, reducing the suppliers' efforts to access the UN market.
Increased suppliers' exposure to UN staff members globally
The UNGM portal is actively used by over 30,000 UN staff members worldwide. Once the registration on UNGM is completed, the supplier's profile will become visible to all UN staff members when sourcing for potential suppliers.
Therefore, UNGM constitutes an excellent opportunity for a potential supplier to introduce their products and/or services not only to many different UN organizations but also to UN staff members in different regions and countries.
Equal opportunities for suppliers regardless of their size
The registration at the Basic level is required for all suppliers. The information required in the registration is the same for all suppliers regardless of their size. The majority of suppliers registered on UNGM are Small and Medium Entreprises (SMEs).
Requirement to participate in UN procurement opportunities
The registration on UNGM has become a requirement to participate in procurement opportunities from many of the UN organizations.
In addition, more and more UN organizations are now using e-procurement systems to manage their tendering process. The UNGM act as the entry point to UN organizations’ e-procurement system, the registration on UNGM is required to participate in these procurement opportunities.