Realising the potential of the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games
Some businesses find it useful to search for awarded contracts to see which businesses are winning contracts. This presents useful potential partnership opportunities
Read the Opportunity description carefully, make sure you understand the brief and be sure that your business is capable of meeting the requirements
Be proactive and consider researching the Buying organisation, making use of their website, to obtain background knowledge of their likely requirements (e.g. the London 2012 supply chain often includes sustainability requirements) - this may help you if shortlisted and invited to tender
Ensure that you answer all questions in both the shortlisting process and the Invitation to Tender correctly
If your business is shortlisted it is worth seeking guidance from Business Link to help you prepare for the next stage
If your business is shortlisted, ensure you have case studies available for submission and ensure you are readily able to provide references