The UNGM acts as a single window, through which potential suppliers may register with the UN organizations using the UNGM as their vendor database. These organizations account for over 99% of the total UN procurement spent. The UNGM therefore provides an excellent springboard to introduce your products and services to many UN organizations, countries and regions by only completing one registration form.

The UNGM also enables vendors to keep abreast of upcoming tender notices. By subscribing to the Tender Alert Service, vendors can receive relevant business opportunities emailed directly. The UNGM facilitates the interchange of vendor information within the UN system as information is made available to all UN organizations. The UNGM also acts as an important procurement tool to shortlist suppliers for competitive bidding.

As an inter-governmental organization, the UN Secretariat is exempt from the payment of taxes and duties for its purchases.