Business FAQs
How can local business take up 2012-related opportunities?
London’s Games are bringing many opportunities for businesses of different types and sizes.
There are an estimated 75,000 contracts in the London 2012 supply chain.
The Olympic delivery organisations have set up CompeteFor – an online resource giving businesses access to London 2012 business opportunities and contracts, linking buyers and suppliers.
It provides access to support services to help ensure businesses are in the best position to work for 2012.
Over 250 Hackney businesses are already registered.
To sign up your business for Olympic contracts: www.competefor.com.
Which types of local firms are most likely to benefit from the 2012 Games?
There will be contracts across the board, so a wide range of businesses stand to benefit. Areas include transport, catering, printing and publishing, hospitality and hotels, couriers and taxis, security and more.
CompeteFor (www.competefor.com) contains examples and a list of current tendering opportunities.
What help is available to remove any potential obstacles for a local business in realising Games-related benefits?
The Council continues to offer local businesses information to try to ensure any potential obstacles are removed. For example, signing up to CompeteFor means businesses hear quickly about 2012-related contracts, and signing up to the East London Business Place provides advice on procurement practice and other practical support.
Competefor: www.competefor.com
East London Business Place: www.elbp.co.uk.
Page updated: 10 Oct 2008