Introduction to UN Procurement Roadshow UK

We are delighted to host the UN Procurement Roadshow with Department for Business & Trade (DBT) on 29th November 2023 from 9.00 – 12.00 GMT. Colleagues from DBT will present on the topic of ‘How To Do Business with the UN’, providing an introduction to UN Procurement and the opportunities available for UK companies. There will also be the opportunity to book 1-2-1 meetings with the DBT UN experts based in Copenhagen, Geneva and New York.

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. UN Procurement covers a wide range of goods and services. The top UN procurement categories include: Health, Pharmaceuticals, Medical, Lab equipment, Management & Admin Services, Engineering & Research Services, Transport & Logistics, IT & Communications Equipment. The UK remained the largest supplier to the Public Order and Security Service segment in 2022.

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 good and services

- The tender process and specifications

- Overview of the UN Agencies in Copenhagen, Geneva & New York

- Events & Activities

We will end the day with 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.

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Agenda

09:00-09:30 Arrival over tea and coffee

09:30-10:30 Presentations and Q&A

Presentations (30 mins)

- Introduction to United Nations Procurement – Joanne Ganthier, Senior Trade Advisor

- The UN in Geneva – Marie Gow, Senior Trade Advisor

- The UN in New York, Ashley Halloran, Trade & Investment Officer

- The UN in Copenhagen, Joanne Ganthier, Senior Trade Advisor

Q&A (30 mins)

10:30-11:00 Short break

11:00 – 12:00 1-2-1 sessions with speakers (email max@britishexpertise.org to book)