The International Federation maintains the highest level of integrity in its procurement activities. We register and evaluate all suppliers with whom we do business. We also ensure that all potential suppliers are subject to the same conditions and that information received is confidential.
International Federation suppliers benefit from working with us in the following ways:
- access to a wider customer base and potentially higher order volumes
- streamlined processes and reduced costs by working with a centralized and dedicated procurement centre
- better understanding of humanitarian organizations’ needs
- transparency in the selection process
We stipulate that our suppliers:
- adhere to the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
- maintain ethical business practices at all times
- are not involved in any form of corruption or any fraudulent activities
- do not engage in any collusive or coercive practices
The International Federation and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), with the support of National Societies, have been working towards the goal of standardization and harmonization of emergency relief and medical items with the emergency items catalogue. There are over 2,000 standard commodities listed in the catalogue, which you can consult for further information about the general specifications of the standard emergency items.