: Selecting the offer that presents the optimal balance of quality, cost, and efficiency to meet the organization's needs.
: Encouraging a broad, diverse vendor community and avoiding over-specification that could restrict the market. Procurement Network - UN Procurement Manual (PM)
The Manual is built upon four fundamental principles established in , which must be balanced in every transaction: : Selecting the offer that presents the optimal
: Ensuring equal opportunity for all potential suppliers, maintaining high ethical standards, and keeping processes open for scrutiny. maintaining high ethical standards
The Manual is structured to cover the entire acquisition lifecycle, typically including: UN Procurement Manual (PM) - United Nations University