DCA and implementing partners are accountable to beneficiaries and public and private donors alike. DCA principled procurement ensures financially and ethically sound procurement, with respect for the dignity of the beneficiaries and their right to efficient aid, while in support of the sustainable development goals.
Procurement Principles
| Principle | Outcome | How |
| Transparency | Fraud prevention No conflict of interest Competition | – Procurement Committee – Advertise business opportunities – Inform bidders of evaluation criteria – Document procedures and decisions – Publicize contract awards |
| Equal Opportunity | Equal treatment Non-discrimination Fair competition | – Advertise business opportunities – Inform simultaneously to bidders – Make genuine specifications and terms of references – Do not invite companies providing technical inputs – Do not discriminate (ethnicity, gender, nationality, etc.) – Know the market and invite broadly |
| No Conflict of Interest and Corruption (actual and perceived) | Transparency Non-discrimination | – Sign declaration of impartiality and confidentiality – Do not invite family and friends – Do not invite companies where there is a financial interest – Observe segregation of duties |
| Proportionality and Competition | Cost efficiency Effectiveness Satisfactory quality Timely delivery Best price | – Different procedures for different thresholds – Do not artificially split lots – Provisions for exceptional circumstances e.g. emergencies – Attract and invite enough suppliers and candidates |
| Ethics | Ethical behaviour | – Implementation of code of conduct for contractors – Supplier analysis and visits – Include ethical criteria in RFP/RFQ/Tender dossier – Think green e.g. transportation, ecofriendly products, recycled materials or products – Responsible negotiations on price, delivery and terms |
| Support the Project Community | Empowerment Economic sustainability | – Split the items into manageable sub- lots – Market survey to identify relevant suppliers/candidates |
| Best value for money |