LA28 procurement plan opens new opportunities for local and small businesses
The LA28 Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games has unveiled its Procurement Plan, setting out how it will source the goods and services needed to deliver the Games while creating meaningful opportunities for local and small businesses across Los Angeles.
Key facts
- 75 per cent of addressable procurement spending targeted for businesses in Greater Los Angeles region
- 25 per cent of addressable procurement spending targeted for small businesses
- New programmes and partnerships to help local companies access opportunities
At the centre of the plan is a clear ambition: to ensure that the delivery of the Games directly benefits the host city and supporting region. Aligned with LA28’s wider Impact & Sustainability Plan, the Procurement Plan aims for 75 per cent of its addressable procurement spending* to go to businesses in the Greater Los Angeles region, and 25 per cent to small businesses – creating tangible opportunities for local companies to contribute to and benefit from the Games.
Hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to invest in Los Angeles and strengthen the businesses that power our region. This plan marks the foundation of our work to give clarity to local and small businesses so they can seize this moment. We look forward to working with leaders in communities touched by the Games to build a stronger economy for decades to come.
How will this programme expand access for local businesses?
Beyond the targets, LA28 is focused on building a supply chain that reflects the diversity and strength of the local economy, while encouraging partners across the Olympic and Paralympic ecosystem to prioritise community businesses in their own sourcing.
The approach is also intended to leave a lasting regional legacy. By expanding access to contracting opportunities and strengthening local supplier capability, LA28 aims to help build a more competitive, resilient and inclusive economy across Greater Los Angeles.
Through this approach, we are demonstrating a significant commitment to community business and meaningful opportunities while collaborating with industry leaders to ensure they have the tools and support needed to participate. By making the process clear and accessible, we are helping more businesses compete for and benefit from opportunities connected to the Games.
How is LA28 helping businesses get Games-ready?
LA28 is complementing its procurement targets with practical support to help businesses take part. Over the coming year, it will raise awareness of opportunities through events and partnerships with the City and County of Los Angeles and other regional stakeholders.
This work is also being complemented by partnerships with academic institutions, workforce organisations and community partners to help strengthen workforce pathways and prepare local talent for Games-related opportunities. Through initiatives such as the LA28 Career Pathways Programme, as well as partnerships with the California State University system and the Los Angeles Regional Consortium of community colleges, LA28 is aiming to equip students and jobseekers with the skills, training and connections needed to contribute to the delivery of the Games and the wider sports and live events industry.
How can businesses get involved?
Procurement opportunities will be published through the Regional Alliance Marketplace for Procurement (RAMP), a City of LA initiative, where businesses can register, monitor upcoming opportunities and respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) and Expressions of Interest (EOIs).
With the Olympic Games taking place from 14 to 30 July 2028, followed by the Paralympic Games from 15 to 27 August, the plan represents an important step in ensuring that the benefits of hosting extend well beyond sport – supporting local businesses, strengthening communities and contributing to long-term economic impact across Los Angeles.
*Addressable spend refers to the portion of LA28’s total expenditure that can be fulfilled in the local market, instead of through partner sponsorships, IOC contributions, technical/regulatory requirements, supply rights agreements or existing infrastructure.
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