Overview of the goals, structure and business framework of the OECD Procurement and Contracts Management Division (PCM)

The OECD's Procurement and Contracts Management Division is responsible for procuring goods and services which provide the best overall value for the Organisation while ensuring quality and reliability.

Goals

Created in July 2001, the main goals of the Procurement and Contracts Management Division are:

• Centralise and establish all OECD purchase orders and contracts including all intellectual services;
• Prepare and approve all contracts;
• Provide counsel support upon requests of all contracts management issues and negotiations;
• Prepare an annual review procedure for each contract of OECD, to streamline and strengthen service delivery.

To sum up, PCM’s goal is to pursue fewer, better suppliers that meet the global procurement needs of all internal clients in a timely, efficient and effective manner and at the best overall value for the Organisation. 

The Division is divided in 4 units:

• Central Purchasing Office responsible for all procurements;
• Client Service and Contracts Administration Unit which directly manages outsourced central services and assists OECD services with the effective management of contracts;
• Strategic Reforms Administration;
• An administration Unit.

OECD is committed to a competitive, transparent and impartial procurement process, sourcing internationally where the type of product/service to be provided or the size of the contract warrent it. 

It expects its suppliers and their employees to meet the highest ethical, legal and moral standards in all business relationships.

OECD’s staff may not accept, directly or indirectly, any gratuity, gift, favour, entertainment, loan or anything of monetary value from anyone who wishes to obtain OECD business or with interests that may be substantially affected by any procurement awards.