TRIPLE-F sets a high standard for its own work, trying to meet objectives set up in the policy and strategy plans for the organisation. The procurement guidelines is part of a set of guidelines to help staff and partner organisations in the implementation of the overarching values for the operations. For most of its operations TRIPLE-F receives funding from different back-donors. Most agreements with these back-donors have incorporated rules concerning procurement with these funds. At the end of the day these guidelines are there to make sure that commitments are lived up to when performing necessary procurements for operation. TRIPLE-F’s procurement guidelines are to be used by all TRIPLE-F offices when buying goods or services. These guidelines also apply to partners when they procure with grants from TRIPLE-F. Local partners may use their own procedures and rules if considered meeting TRIPLE-F standards. TRIPLE-F should assist local partner organisations regarding procurement guidelines in case they have no rules. This can be done by developing own guidelines, or helping partners to apply TRIPLE-F’s. Local partners must document the procurement processes so they can be followed up in reports and audits. The procurement guidelines are tools that give guidance when buying goods or services. When using the guidelines they also serve as a form of “protection” or insurance for avoiding unethical or corrupt actions when negotiating or buying things from different suppliers. The rules are also to help the procuring employee in the comparison of different quotes from suppliers. Procure at least every 3 years to avoid having the same providers too long and achieve competition. The main focus for all procurement in TRIPLE-F is to get BEST VALUE FOR MONEY ! Changing provider can improve quality of service, and not least to get new view and perspective on important issues. These guidelines apply for procurement when using TRIPLE-F funds for goods, work services, consultants and services. How to proceed depends on the value of the item you buy. The guidelines provides help for TRIPLE-F staff and local partners to make sure that procurements are as transparent, just, caring of the environment and cost efficient as possible. All providers shall meet TRIPLE-F’s principles of procurement and additionally for consultants apply TRIPLE-F’s Code of Conduct.