Frequently Asked Questions
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Where do I find 2010 related business opportunities?
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Do I need a password or an account to view business opportunities on the 2010 Commerce Centre website?
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No. You can view all procurement opportunities posted on the 2010 CC without
needing a password or an account.
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How do I know when a new procurement opportunity becomes available?
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Have I done everything that I can to stay informed?
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You should also sign up for the
2010 Commerce Centre Newsletter to receive latest news and information
alerts;
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Other 2010 related opportunities could come from Olympic Sponsors, Licensees,
Contractors, Municipalities, Authorities, or non-profit organizations. You
should frequent the websites of relevant organizations to monitor available
opportunities;
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VANOC, Municipalities, and other organizations do maintain a supplier database
for smaller purchases that do not require a public procurement process. You
should follow each organization’s procedures on how to get on the
supplier database in order to be considered for smaller purchases;
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Expand your network with suppliers, customers, or even your competitors for
joint bidding or subcontracting opportunities;
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Join your industry association and local
Chamber of Commerce and connect with you local
Spirit of BC Community Committee. These organizations may be planning
events and programs you can get involved in.
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I think I have signed up for Procurement Email Notification or the 2010
Commerce Centre Newsletter – how can I check to make sure?
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Contact us at one of the following numbers or Email and we will find out for
you:
2010 Commerce Centre
Tel: (604) 660-2010 or 1-888-778-2010
Fax: (604) 660-3437
Email: info2010commercecentre@gov.bc.ca
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Do I need to register separately for myself and my business?
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No. MyID can be used for either individuals or businesses.
Why have I not received my registration package account yet?
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You don't need a registration package. To immediately subscribe to the
Procurement Email Notification, follow instructions in the "Step-by-step
process", obtain a MyID, and complete your profile on-line.
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To follow up on the registration package, phone 1-888-356-2741 or 250-356-2741.
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Can I register my company profile on the 2010 Commerce Centre website? How do I
have my company listed in the 2010 Commerce Centre business directory?
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This function is currently not available on the 2010 Commerce Centre website.
In the future, you will be able to post information about your company,
product, and services for the purpose of business networking.
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As this function becomes available, subscribers to the
2010 Commerce Centre Newsletter and subscribers to the
Procurement Email Notification function will be notified by Email.
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How do I become a supplier to the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games?
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How do I inform the Vancouver Organizing Committee of my products and services?
Where can I send samples of my products?
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You can send your company’s basic contact details and a brochure to the
Vancouver Organizing Committee at the following address:
Vancouver Organizing Committee (VANOC)
ATTN: Procurement Department
3585 Graveley Street
Vancouver, BC V5K 5J5
Please visit the VANOC website at
www.vancouver2010.com and click on 'Procurement
Opportunities' for more information on their procurement process.
Please note that VANOC cannot accept any unsolicited business proposals or
product samples at this time.
Can I use Olympic rings, emblem, mascot, and marks on my products or on my
company’s website?
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Only official sponsors, licensees and partners of the Vancouver Organizing
Committee will be allowed to use the Olympic Rings, Emblem, or other elements
of the Olympic Brand in accordance with the terms and conditions of their
agreement with VANOC or the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
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How can I become an official licensee?
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Licensees are organizations that are licensed to use Olympic marks on products
created for sale in retail outlets and on products used by Official Sponsors to
promote their association with the Olympic Games. It is expected that the
licensed merchandise program will be established primarily by using a Request
for Expression of Interest and/or Request for Proposal process. Companies
interested in participating in the licensing program are encouraged to monitor
the BC Bid,
2010 Commerce Centre, and VANOC
websites regularly.
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Please visit the VANOC website at www.vancouver2010.com
and click on 'Procurement
Opportunities' for more information on their licensing process. Please
note that VANOC cannot accept any unsolicited business proposals or product
samples at this time.
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How can I become a 2010 Olympic and Paralympic
Winter Games Sponsor?
For information
on sponsorship opportunities, please contact VANOC directly:
Vancouver 2010
3585 Graveley Street
Vancouver, BC Canada V5K 5J5
Main Switchboard: 778.328.2010
Toll-Free: 1.877.408.2010
Fax: 778.328.2011
TTY: 778.328.1025
Email: info@vancouver2010.com
To sponsor an athlete, a team, or for other
sponsorship opportunities, please contact the
Canadian Olympic Committee or the
Canadian Paralympic Committee for more information.
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Who has been awarded this contract?
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Visit the "Bid
Results" page on the 2010 Commerce Centre
website to view available results of 2010 related opportunities
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Contact the person named on the tender document directly to obtain bid result
information.
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How do I get a job with VANOC or other Olympic Organizations?
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Will there be a 2010 procurement workshop in my area?
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Where do I find "2010 Legacy" program information?
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How can I volunteer?
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Is it possible for businesses to post information on the 2010 Commerce site
about the products and services they offer? If so, how?
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Not yet, this is the “business network” and “virtual
tradeshow” functions which will be developed in the near future. Once it
becomes available, 2010CC will notify all who have signed up for Email
notification of business opportunities.
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If a small/medium business wins an RFP, etc posted on the 2010 Commerce site,
how long does it take for payment? [concern here was that small businesses
cannot wait 90-120 days for payment]
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After winning a competition, a vendor would have to sign a contract with the
RFP issuer. The contract should contain all the terms and conditions of
payment, deliveries, etc. The RFP issuer could be VANOC, an Olympic/Paralympic
Committee, a Sponsor, a General Contractor, the Government of BC, a
Municipality, or a non-profit organization. Each of these organizations has its
own policy and practice; hence, payment period may vary from one organization
to another. It is important that vendors clearly understand their obligations
and entitlements before competing for an RFP and the terms and conditions of
the resulting contracts before signing. A vendor’s contractual
obligations and entitlements throughout the competition process and the life of
the contract are directly with the RFP issuer, NOT the 2010 Commerce Centre.
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Why will the Games be a good investment for B.C.?
Hosting the 2010 Games , combined with an expanded
Vancouver Convention Center could:
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-Generate up to $10 billion in economic activity
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-Create 200,000 person years of employment and
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-bring in $2.5 billion in tax revenues.
These will be new jobs and money that will arrive in
B.C. because of the 2010 Games. Wherever you live in this province, the
economic benefits will be felt.
A strong economy will pay for the health, social and
education programs that British Columbians want.
