THIS IS UNFPA. Global Forum of Medical Devices Geneva 10 May 2017

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1 THIS IS UNFPA Global Forum of Medical Devices Geneva 10 May 2017

2 World s largest public procurer of contraceptives RH commodities procured in 2016 over $146M $93.6M Contraceptives $34.9M Medical equipment $17.5M Pharmaceuticals

3 In 2016, UNFPA delivered RH supplies to 117 countries providing over 35 million CYP couple years of protection

4 Humanitarian Action:

5 Partners in Development Governments Ministries of Health NGOs Other UN Agencies UNFPA Offices

6 Emergency RH Kits delivered in 2016 Responds to emergency needs of emergency obstetric and newborn care, prenatal and postnatal care, clinical management of rape, contraceptive choice, and prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted infections.

7 Reproductive Health Kits can be ordered by: UNFPA country offices UN agencies NGOs Governments Donors

8 UNFPA Procurement Services A consolidated source for reproductive health supplies quality value choice UNFPA Procurement Services partners with governments and NGOs to access UNFPA s knowledge and purchasing capacity so that they can make the best use of their own financial resources and donor funds to procure RH supplies. The service is built on partnerships and is not-for-profit.

9 UNFPA UNFPA Procurement Procurement Services Services Trusted Partner in RH Supplies Open international bidding process Public procurement principles quality value choice Stringent UNFPA / WHO QA practices Pre-qualified suppliers and products Pre-shipment inspection, sampling and testing Cost savings Competitive, pre-negotiated prices Procurement, contracting and QA expertise Product & pricing information online Generic or innovator brands Reduced lead time in-stock products Online planning tools and simplified ordering process Comprehensive audit rating = Satisfactory

10 WHO/UNFPA Prequalification Programme Prequalification programmes started in 2001 (WHO s normative and standard setting role) In 2005 WHO delegated UNFPA to manage the prequalification of condoms and intrauterine devices UNFPA aims to evaluate all suppliers that express interest

11 Prequalification of Condoms and IUDs Ensure high quality commodities Access to low cost devices that meet WHO/UNFPA specifications and guidelines as well internationally acceptable quality standards Harmonize quality standards through in global procurement Ensure safety and efficacy throughout shelf life

12 Prequalification Programme Stages Prequalification Programme Stages 1 Response to Expression of Interest and Documentation Submission Screening of Submission 2 Document Review 3 On-site inspection 4 Product Testing 5 Prequalifcation/Corrective Actions 6 Maintenance of Prequalification Status

13 Priority Medical Devices Emergency Reproductive Health kits Fistula repair kits Standard male condom Female condom Items held in stock IUDs Personal lubricants

14 UNFPA PROCUREMENT & LOGISTICS PARTNERSHIPS IN HEALTH 2017

15 UNFPA procurement activities with other UN partners A consistent effort since 2011 to harmonize and collaborate, seeking more efficient processes, strengthened procurement practices, and lower costs for all participating Agencies across products, services, and sectors UNICEF Hospital furniture, QA Inspection services, Freight Forwarding services Sharing of outcomes of inspection & technical assessment reports UNDP, UNOPS and other Agencies: Cargo Insurance services, travel management services, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, language training, vehicle procurement

16 UNFPA Collaboration with other organizations UNFPA and The Global Fund have signed an agreement to offer male condoms, female condoms and lubricants to TGF Principal Recipients (PRs). Objective To provide access to quality assured, competitively priced RH commodities UNFPA will be featured on TGF new online tool, wambo.org, a global marketplace for PR and suppliers of life-saving medicines and health-related commodities. Launch date: October 2016

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