Members of DPIRD’s Local Content Adviser Network will be on hand to talk to regional businesses about State Government tenders and supply contracts.
Department Local Content Manager Lewis Mavrantonis said the network was established in 2018 to support opportunities for competitive regional businesses to supply to State Government.
“The network has expanded to now include a Statewide team covering major projects and contracts, along with a Local Content Adviser based in each of the nine Regional Development Commissions in WA,” Mr Mavrantonis said.
“The network focuses on supporting regional businesses by connecting across Government agencies, industry bodies, and small to medium enterprises so our regional businesses can increase participation in supply chains, grow and diversify, and develop additional capability.
“In 2023, the network focused on connecting regional suppliers to $529 million in Government supply opportunities and identified 216 new potential suppliers across the regions.
“The network connects with a broad range of suppliers, from trades to specialist suppliers. More Wheatbelt businesses are needed to meet demand for basic local services such as cleaning, gardening, security and painting and construction trades.”
The department will again host a varied display at Wagin Woolorama, including livestock research, biosecurity and seasonal information.
The DPIRD Woolorama display will be at Site 626, Kitchener St, opposite the ram pavilion.
The Wagin Woolorama runs 8 & 9 March 2024.
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