BUSINESS

The London 2012 Games offer South West businesses of all sizes the chance to capitalise on a wealth of commercial opportunities to access new markets, providing a unique global showcase for our products and services.

South West businesses are in a good position to take advantage of the opportunities presented by the Games, especially as the region will be home to the range of sailing and associated events being hosted at Weymouth & Portland.

Over 100 firms from all over the region have already been contracted by London 2012 for the delivery of services. Read more about some of our success stories here.

How to get involved

CompeteFor is a free service that enables businesses to compete for contract opportunities linked to the London 2012 Games and other public and private sector opportunities.

To apply for contact opportunities advertised on CompeteFor, you must complete and publish a Business Profile.  This will ensure you receive email alerts about opportunities appropriate to you business.  51% of registered South West firms have completed the qualification criteria to bid for contracts - the highest figure of any region!

Visit the CompeteFor website to view London 2012 tender opportunities throughout the supply chain.

London 2012 Business Network provides additional information about tendering and procurement for the London 2012 Games.

Business Link is government's online resource for businesses. Any businesses interested in applying for London 2012 contracts can contact Business Link on 0845 600 9966 for free advice and information, or visit the Business Link website.

South West England has its own London 2012 Business lead in Kim Chang.  His role is to engage with businesses to help them improve their ability to win 2012 and other contracts on CompeteFor and to work with partners to hold business engagement events.  Kim can be contacted at kim.chang@uwe.ac.uk

Find out more about the latest business events from Team South West