Your local Content Adviser, supporting business growth in the South West

The State Government launched a Local Content Program to maximise the participation of local businesses in regional supply or works contracting opportunities. Recognising that it can often be challenging for businesses to access and engage as a supplier, Local Content Advisers take a lead role in promoting supply opportunities and facilitating regional business capability and growth. In the South West region, your Local Content Adviser, Zoe Bodycoat, is available to provide assistance to local businesses.

As part of the Local Content Adviser Network, the Local Content Adviser, works with a range of stakeholders including government, industry groups and local businesses to tailor activities to respond to the unique requirements of their communities. The focus is on helping support regional businesses tender for State Government supply opportunities. This role is an essential component of the WA Industry Link initiative under the Western Australian Jobs Act 2017.

5 Ways Our Local Content Adviser Can Assist Your Local Business

Our Local Content Adviser is committed to helping regional businesses
succeed. Here are five ways that the Local Content Adviser can assist
your business:

1. Connect local businesses to supply opportunities: Local Content
   Adviser can help local businesses find supply opportunities in the
   region, enabling them to participate in regional procurement processes.
2. Facilitate regional business growth: By working with local
   businesses, industry groups, and government stakeholders, Local Content
   Adviser can help facilitate regional business growth and development.
3. Help businesses become more competitive: Local Content Adviser can
   assist local businesses in building their capability and capacity,
   enabling them to compete more effectively in the market.
4. Provide information on government procurement: Local Content Adviser
   can inform businesses about government procurement activities, helping
   them to better understand how to sell to the government and how to
   maximize their participation in government procurement processes.
5. Connect head contractors with subcontractors: Local Content Adviser
   can facilitate connections between head contractors and subcontractors,
   helping to build stronger supply chains and regional networks.

State Government Opportunities

Western Australian government agencies use Tenders WA to advertise their public requests and publish contractual awards, including sole source purchases. Register your business with Tenders WA to access a range of tender opportunities, download tender documents and provide you with more searching capabilities.

Contact

Our Local Content Adviser is here to help you access supply opportunities and support your business growth in the region. To connect with your Local Content Adviser in the South West region, email Zoe.Bodycoat@swdc.wa.gov.au.