2014 Games website will help businesses
The Herald
1 October 2009
Companies seeking to compete for business arising from the 2014 Commonwealth Games can now tap into an online network providing all the necessary information on contract opportunities.
The Commonwealth Games Business Portal - launched today to an audience of Scotland's business community - promises that much of the goods, works and services relating to the Games will be sources through it.
Examples include everything from service contracts, such as catering and security, to massive construction projects - with companies of all sizes assured they can compete.
Firms that wish to be considered for Games-related contracts must pre-register their details to create a business-readiness profile.
It is expected that the portal will help firms to develop networks and supply chains, and provide business support.
Steven Purcell, leader of Glasgow City Council, said: "The Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games will provide an enormous range of opportunities for businesses in the city and beyond.
"The business portal will ensure that businesses that are ready to register will have the chance to bid for contracts, developing their skills and capacity to ensure a real legacy of increased capability and expertise. I am confident that our world-class firms will be able to play their part in delivering a memorable Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games."
Up to 400 members of the newly created BusinessClub Scotland - set up to ensure that Scottish businesses capitalise on the ambitious events programme in the run up to the Glasgow Commonwealth Games and beyond - are expected to attend the portal's launch.