Business

Compete For

CompeteFor is the chosen website of London 2012 for the publication of Games-related contract opportunities. It’s a free service that enables businesses to compete for contract opportunities linked to the London 2012 Games and other major public and private sector buying organisations.

With a particular focus on supply chain opportunities, CompeteFor acts as a brokerage service, matching buyers with potential suppliers. It also facilitates access to focused business support, through the national Business Link network, helping to boost the long–term competitiveness of your business. Over 50,000 contracts will be procured through the London 2012 supply chain and related work.

Over 1,800 Suffolk businesses have registered with CompeteFor with over 50% in a position to bid for Games related work. A range of Suffolk businesses have won work including CNet Training, Bruizer and Suffolk County Council Transport Services. 

Games Time Ready

Is your business Games time ready?  The Lloyds TSB Games Time Ready guide covers the issues and topics business owners will need to address, to benefit from the opportunities and overcome any challenges the London 2012 Games will bring - www.lloydsbankwholesale.com/London-2012/Games-time-ready/.

Destination Gold

Brian Alldis and Abbie Thorrington

Destination Gold is an innovative approach by the Suffolk SportsAid Foundation to use the excitement of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games to raise money to support the most talented athletes in the county, including Suffolk’s brightest 2012 prospects. The initiative provides Suffolk companies with a unique opportunity to associate themselves with a world class athlete, to support them on their journey to 2012, engage their workforce in the excitement of the Games and play their part in Suffolk’s Olympic and Paralympic legacy. For infrmation visit www.suffolksportsaid.com.

Latest News

February 17 2012
Business

Community leaders in Suffolk have today pledged to work together to make the county the most active in England.

February 07 2012
Business

The School Games in Suffolk will see a year-long celebration of sports competitions in schools culminating in a county festival of sport on 6th July 2012 in Bury St Edmunds.

January 27 2012
Business

The value of CompeteFor contracts for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games won by businesses in Suffolk is over £7.9 million and it could grow further.