Professional purchasing to accelerate development
Goods and services account for a large share of development project budgets. Professional and transparent procurement processes save money, by making budgets go further, and save time, by delivering goods of the correct quality and specification on time.
Crown Agents' network of international procurement offices combines the many links of the supply chain, from sourcing through to delivery. Because we buy in all the world's markets, we can ensure that each project gets value for money, reliable quality and delivery on time.
We also understand each project's needs, the problems and risks it might face, local conditions and requirements, and funding agency regulations.
We ensure the security and quality of supply by inspecting suppliers' premises and their finished product.
Our logistics service ensures effective safe delivery in accordance with our clients' requirements.
We provide trusted, transparent and cost-effective supply chain solutions to donors, governments and public and private sector clients worldwide. We enable our clients to focus on management of their programmes and organisations.
We achieve this by:
- Determining detailed needs and developing precise specifications
- Pre-qualifying suppliers to ensure they can deliver reliably
- Managing bids transparently
- Using suitable contracts to ensure fairness and compliance
- Inspecting suppliers' premises and products
- Ensuring timely payments and providing financing as necessary
We also consult on the transformation of government procurement systems, provide procurement assistance within project teams and act as local procurement agents. We also respond immediately to humanitarian crises.