We are currently updating the Accreditation Program for the Quality Public Procurement Departments (QPPD) and Pareto. As we continue to evolve and enhance the program, the new application period will open in Spring 2025.
To assist you in preparing for the updated requirements, a PDF version of the new application will be available in January of 2025.
We greatly value your commitment to procurement excellence. To ensure a smooth transition, all QPPD accreditations set to expire between September 2024 and June 2025 will automatically be extended until June 30, 2025.
We appreciate your ongoing dedication and look forward to continuing this journey of excellence with you.
Stay tuned for more details!
The Accreditation for Quality Public Procurement Departments* (QPPD) is an online, value-driven self-assessment for Procurement Departments. During the application process, Procurement Departments identify the laws, i.e., codes, ordinances, regulations, statutes, that authorize Procurement to perform and delegate procurement activities. This is invaluable in providing support for your Procurement Department. Procurement Departments meeting the minimum requirements are QPPD-accredited for three years.
Once a Procurement Department has earned QPPD Accreditation, it is eligible and encouraged to apply for Pareto Accreditation. While the QPPD is a self-assessment that focuses on the Procurement Department, the Pareto requires an external verification and review of Procurement’s strategic and operational functions as well as its stakeholder interactions. This is a more rigorous evaluation, including narrative responses, documentation, and interviews with stakeholders to assess Procurement interaction and responsiveness
*Note: We are referring to “Procurement Departments” with the acknowledgement that each entity may use a different name such as Division or Unit.
If you have questions, please contact me at Accreditation@NIGP.org.
Pareto Accreditation is named after the founder of the 80/20 rule and is the most prestigious and highest accreditation in our profession of Procurement’s achievement of a strategic role, position, and function within the entity. Pareto Accreditation may be earned only by entities that have achieved QPPD accreditation and successfully completed a prescribed peer review process. Pareto Accreditation is not easily earned due to the rigors inherent to the review process. QPPD accreditation must be active and not expire prior to approval of the Pareto Award. Entities should allow four to six months to complete a Pareto Accreditation assessment. Due to the extensive review process, NIGP will not be able to consider applications filed within six months of their expiration date of the QPPD. We recommend applying for Pareto Accreditation at least nine months prior to the QPPD expiration/renewal date.
Contact Accreditation@NIGP.org for questions and additional program information.
The PARETO Accreditation recognizes those agencies that lead the public procurement profession. Accreditation certification is valid for five years. The following agencies are currently accredited:
