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The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games

In 2012, London will host the Olympic and Paralympic Games, with this pinnacle of sport lasting for 60 days from start to finish. These two sporting occasions are being planned together from the very beginning.

With the needs of Olympic and Paralympic athletes, of the spectators as well as of staff and organisers considered in unison in the organisation, the Games is an extraordinary endeavour that represents an amazing opportunity for the UK’s business community.

The London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games require an enormous amount of goods, works and services, and will involve the participation of a huge number of businesses. It is estimated that the Games will generate some 75,000 supply chain contract opportunities worth c£8bn.

Name of product or service

The London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games

Eligibility criteria

All companies are eligible.

Companies must be able to demonstrate they have the following policies in place.

  • Quality Management Statement
  • Equal Opportunities Policy
  • Health and Safety Policy (if employing more than 5 staff)

Description and how it can help

The London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games require the procurement of goods, works and services from an enormous range of firms.

These opportunities will be awarded by both the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) and London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Ltd (LOCOG) and their suppliers in the supply chain.

The London Business Network is the organising mechanism that ensures these opportunities are open to all businesses.

As well as providing news and information on 2012 business events, the London Business Network is also the home of CompeteFor

CompeteFor is a free service for the publication of all Games-related business opportunities, enabling businesses to compete for Olympic contract opportunities.

Businesses can use the CompeteFor brokerage service as a buyer or supplier of Games–related goods and services.

Businesses must firstly register their basic details to allow them to view all opportunities and gain access to Games-related business news and events.

How to apply

To apply for contracts listed on CompeteFor as a supplier, businesses must:

  1. Complete and publish a full business profile.
  2. Search for other suppliers with whom they may wish to partner.
  3. Businesses are then assessed as to whether they meet the "business readiness" criteria.
  4. Once the criteria have been met, the company's profile will be shown as ‘Published’ and will be visible to buyers and matched against opportunities.

Should a company not meet the "business readiness" criteria, Scottish Enterprise or Highlands and Islands Enterprise (depending on location) will provide guidance.

Any costs included

The CompeteFor service is free to use.

Any partners or partnership working involved

The partners involved in the procurement of goods, works and services for the 2012 Olympics include:

  • Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA).
  • London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Ltd (LOCOG).
  • Scottish Enterprise and Highlands and Islands Enterprise.
  • Scottish Government.
  • Supplier Development Programme.

Duration of the service

Until all procument requests have been met in advance of The London 2012 and Paralympic Games.

Point of contact/web link for more information

For more information, visit the official London 2012 business webpage

Business Gateway has more information on submitting a tender for London 2012 Olympic contracts

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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