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An overview of FSD Africa's procurement process

FSD Africa’s procurement process ensures the acquisition of high-quality goods and services at optimal value through fair competition. We prioritise sustainability, ethical purchasing, and responsible supplier practices, working with trusted partners to align with our mission of reducing poverty and fostering financial market development in Africa.

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By registering through the Ushauri platform, you’ll have access to current and future procurement opportunities and the chance to partner with us in creating a more inclusive financial sector across Africa.

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Work with us

Become a valued partner

We are always on the lookout for innovative suppliers and vendors who are aligned with our mission. By registering through the Ushauri platform, you’ll have access to current and future procurement opportunities and the chance to partner with us in creating a more inclusive financial sector across Africa.

How to register

Create profile

Create your supplier profile on our platform

Explore opportunities

Explore current opportunities to collaborate with FSD Africa

Prepare proposal

Develop a compelling proposal tailored to the needs and objectives of FSD Africa.

Submit proposals

Submit your proposals and begin your journey as a trusted partner.

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Prepare proposal

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Submit proposals

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Our procurement process

Core principles of our procurement

Our procurement process is built on fairness, integrity, and transparency. We are dedicated to making sure every procurement decision is ethical, competitive and contributes to our overarching sustainability goals.

Fairness

We ensure equal opportunities for all suppliers to compete, fostering a level playing field and promoting diversity in our selection process.

Transparency

We operate with openness and clear communication at every stage, providing stakeholders with accessible and honest information to build trust.

Value for money

The procurement of goods, services and consultancies shall be undertaken to ensure the promotion of the value of money, by striking a balance between economy, efficiency, effectiveness, equity and cost-effectiveness. This relates to proactively managing requirements of programmes and operational needs, resulting in timely procurement of appropriate quality at the most economically advantageous tender. Procurement shall focus on reviewing processes that can be adapted to improve internal procurement procedures and systems.

Sustainability

Environmental and social considerations are embedded in every decision we make, aiming to create positive, lasting change while minimising negative impacts on the planet

Core principles of our procurement

Our procurement process

Our procurement process is built on fairness, integrity, and transparency. We are dedicated to making sure every procurement decision is ethical, competitive and contributes to our overarching sustainability goals.

Value for money

Procurement ensures cost-effectiveness, quality, and timely delivery by balancing economy, efficiency, equity, and operational needs through effective processes.

Integrity and ethics

Vendors and procurement participants must uphold integrity, follow the Code of Conduct, and avoid actions that compromise FSD Africa’s reputation.

Competition

Procurement promotes fairness through competitive processes, ensuring transparency and compliance with the Procurement Procedures Manual, which outlines rules and exceptions.

Confidentiality

All procurement information must remain strictly confidential and secure at all times, protecting involved parties throughout the entire procurement process.

Objectivity and transparency

Suppliers are treated equally, decisions made objectively, ensuring independence, accountability, conflict-of-interest disclosures, and proper documentation for transparency.

Sustainability in procurement

FSD Africa is committed to leveraging its procurement to strengthen the impact of its interventions along the four pillars of sustainability: social, ethical, environmental, and economic. FSD Africa strives to implement sustainable procurement practices to support a low-carbon, circular, inclusive and equitable economy now and for Africa’s future generations to come

Environmental goals

•GHG emissions reduction & net-zero
•Waste reduction & circularity
•Pollution abatement for air, water and land
•Ecosystems & biodiversity protection
•Healthier environment

Ethical goals

•Human rights
•Fair Working conditions
•No forced labour
•Health and safety
•Employee wellness

Social goals

•Diverse suppliers
•Local suppliers
•Skills, training, and capacity building
•Employment for equity-seeking groups

Economic goals

•Most economically advantageous tender

Supplier resources and publications

Stay informed about our procedures and requirements.We provide all the information you need to successfully work with FSD Africa. Below, you’ll find key documents and guidelines to help you understand our procurement processes and ensure you meet our expectations as a supplier.

Supplier code of conduct

Grant agreement

Service contract

Purchase order

Sustainable procurement policy

Sustainable procurement

FSD Africa is committed to leveraging its procurement to strengthen the impact of its interventions along the four pillars of sustainability: social, ethical, environmental, and economic. FSD Africa strives to implement sustainable procurement practices to support a low-carbon, circular, inclusive and equitable economy now and for Africa’s future generations to come

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