Three procurement takeaways for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games

1. Brisbane 2032 will run a very agile procurement process

This makes intuitive sense given the complex jigsaw of goods and services required to make the Brisbane Games a success. Brisbane 2032 has clarity about its desired outcomes, but is open to exploring the differing supply solutions (or combination of) that can deliver them. This necessitates a flexible and iterative approach. One example is the recent uniform supply work package, which on the basis of initial response feedback, has subsequently been divided into four separate packages.

This procurement agility creates the potential for new supply solutions and partnerships to develop, but only for suppliers who engage in, and remain committed to, the process. As it develops, relationships and trust will matter.

On that, it was heartening to hear that the initial EOI screening process will be used to narrow the supplier field to an invited ITO process, after which successful suppliers will have an opportunity to make their pitch – face to face.