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London Business Network

The London Business Network assists the capital’s business community to access commercial opportunities arising from the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The Network lends its expertise to businesses, helping them successfully bid for contracts listed on CompeteFor — a ground-breaking new website that acts as a brokerage service between potential suppliers and buyers in the London 2012 supply chain.

The London Business Network also acts as a channel to wider opportunities for businesses which may not be bidding for direct Games-related contracts, but look to grow their business as a result of London hosting the London 2012 Games.

Key facts about the London Business Network

  • The principal organisation working with London 2012 to engage the London business community in the lead up to 2012.
  • Established in 2006 to ensure transparency and availability of London 2012 opportunities, maximising the number and diversity of businesses contributing to the London 2012 programme and creating a legacy of increased capacity and expertise.
  • Set up as a joint initiative by three key London-based business organisations: London First, the London Chamber of Commerce and CBI London; and supported by the London Development Agency.
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What is CompeteFor?

CompeteFor is a ground-breaking website that allows companies to compete for business opportunities linked to the 2012 Games. The online resource acts as a brokerage service between potential suppliers and buyers throughout the London 2012 supply chain.

CompeteFor matches companies of all sizes to thousands of opportunities supplying London 2012 and their contractors. By registering online, businesses are able to apply for contracts that are part of the estimated 75,000 future business opportunities — around £6 billion of work is expected to be contracted by the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) and London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG).

CompeteFor also links businesses with local Business Link support services, helping to boost their long-term competitiveness.

To register your business on CompeteFor or for more information,
click here.