Cost: Free
Did you know that the United Nations procured goods and services for almost $30 billion in 2022? The United Kingdom is the 3th largest country supplier to the UN and procurement from UK Suppliers reached a record high of $1.3 billion.
The UN procures a wide scope of Goods & Services. The top categories include: Health, Pharmaceuticals, Medical, Lab equipment, Management & Admin Services, Engineering & Research Services, Transport & Logistics, IT & Communications Equipment.
Invest NI, in conjunction with the UK Department of Business & Trade are hosting an event on Thursday 30 November at Invest Northern Ireland, Bedford Street, Belfast, 9:45-13:00 which will provide key insights into the process of UN procurement and highlight ways to access procurement opportunities across a wide range of sectors within the UN globally.
The Department for Business & Trade’s (DBT) UN team will present on How To Do Business with the UN including:
• The registration process with the UN Global Marketplace
• The most commonly procured goods and services
• The tender process and specifications
• Overview of the UN Agencies in Copenhagen, Geneve & New York
• Events & Activities
This event will also provide companies with the opportunity to book 1-2-1 meetings with the DBT UN experts based in Copenhagen, Geneva & New York, who can advise on the suitability of your goods/services and next steps.
Speakers:
Joanne Ganthier, Department for Business & Trade, Copenhagen
Marie Gow, Department for Business & Trade, Geneve
Ashley Halloran, Department for Business & Trade, New York
