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Local Content: Helping local businesses connect, compete and grow

Local businesses play a vital role in the South West economy, creating jobs, building regional capability and supporting strong local supply chains. The Local Content Advisor Network (LCAN) helps ensure regional businesses are well positioned to access opportunities arising from government expenditure on goods, services and works.

The South West Development Commission’s Local Content Advisor service connects businesses with procurement opportunities, industry networks and capability-building support. By helping local suppliers participate in major projects and government contracts, the program contributes to a stronger, more resilient regional economy.

Making a Difference

Building Opportunities for Regional Businesses

The Local Content Advisor Network (LCAN) was established by the Western Australian Government to increase the participation of regional businesses in supply and contracting opportunities. The network supports local businesses to access procurement opportunities, strengthen their capability and compete for work across government and industry projects. It forms part of the WA Industry Link initiative and supports the objectives of the WA Buy Local Policy.

Connecting Suppliers and Contractors with Opportunities

The South West Development Commission hosts the region’s Local Content Advisor, providing a direct point of contact for businesses seeking to access supply opportunities and strengthen business capability. Working across government, industry and the business community, the Local Content Advisor helps connect local suppliers and contractors with procurement opportunities, information and upcoming events.

Strengthening Local Supply Chains

Strong local supply chains are fundamental to a diverse and resilient regional economy. Connecting local businesses with procurement opportunities helps build capability, create jobs and strengthen the region’s ability to support future investment. As businesses develop experience, capacity and industry connections, they become better positioned to contribute to major projects, supply regional industries and pursue opportunities beyond the South West.

Practical Support for Local Suppliers

Five Ways We Can Help Your Business

Our Local Content Advisor is committed to helping regional businesses succeed. Here are five ways we can assist:

  1. Identify Supply Opportunities
    Access information on government and industry procurement opportunities relevant to your business.
  2. Build Valuable Business Connections
    Connect businesses with head contractors, subcontractors and industry partners to strengthen local supply chains.
  3. Support Business Growth
    Provide advice and connections to help position your business for future opportunities and expansion.
  4. Strengthen Capability and Competitiveness
    Support businesses to develop the skills, knowledge and capacity needed to effectively compete for contracts and procurement opportunities.
  5. Navigate Government Procurement
    Guide businesses on government procurement processes, tender requirements and pathways into government contracting.

Stay Informed

Stay informed about current tender opportunities across the South West by subscribing to SWDC’s weekly tenders update, highlighting local, State and Australian Government tenders, along with relevant grants, capability-building programs and business development opportunities.

Subscribe to receive your weekly South West Tenders Update.

Looking to become a supplier to government or improve your tender writing skills? The following resources provide practical guidance on procurement processes, tender requirements and government contracting opportunities:

Get Connected

Whether you’re looking to secure your first government contract, expand your network, or better understand procurement opportunities, our Local Content Advisor can help.
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