UNICEF Nigeria has announced a free supplier registration training exercise aimed at building the capacity of local Nigerian businesses and expanding its vendor ecosystem across key development and humanitarian sectors.
The interactive procurement training structured through upcoming UNICEF Supplier Summits is designed to guide small, medium, and large-scale enterprises on navigating the United Nations Global Marketplace (UNGM), fulfilling UN compliance benchmarks, and bidding for procurement contracts.
Participation in the training program is completely free, but registration is mandatory ahead of the strict October 23, 2026 deadline (closing at 10:00 AM) due to limited virtual and physical session capacity.
UNICEF Nigeria is seeking dynamic, qualified vendors across a broad range of goods and services, including:
Logistics & Supply Chain Management (Freight, warehousing, distribution).
Information & Communication Technology (ICT).
Civil Construction & Facility Upgrades.
Health, Medical & Shelter Supplies.
Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Equipment.
Educational Materials & Pre-packed Kits.
Professional Consultancy Services.
To qualify for attendance and prospective onboarding into the UNICEF procurement network, participating businesses must satisfy the following baseline criteria:
New Vendor Status: Open exclusively to prospective vendors not currently registered in the global UNICEF supplier database.
Corporate Registration: Must possess an active corporate registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).
Digital Footprint: A verifiable corporate online presence (website, verifiable corporate email, or social footprint).
Compliance & Ethics: Operational capacity to comply with UN vendor codes of conduct and zero-tolerance policies regarding unethical or fraudulent practices.
How To Access the UNGM / UNICEF Portal:
Interested business owners should visit the official United Nations Global Marketplace or access the UNICEF Procurement portal
Complete the Pre-Summit Intake Form:
Locate the "Become a Registered UNICEF Supplier" banner for the Nigeria Country Office or designated regional portal links (e.g., eBid / eTenders Nigeria portal listings).
Fill in your business details, CAC registration number, Tax Identification Number (TIN), primary business sector, and contact person details.
Submit Prior to Deadline:
Ensure form submission is completed before 10:00 AM on Friday, October 23, 2026.
Receive Session Confirmation:
Shortlisted and verified business representatives will receive confirmation links and session access details via email.