The path to a successful international sporting event often starts during the host city bidding process. A winning bid can require years of painstaking planning to meet the rigorous demands of event owners, such as the IOC, and other international sports federations.

The stakes are incredibly high - today's successful bid will deliver a range of lasting benefits tomorrow, from legacy infrastructure improvements to greatly increased investment attraction, not to mention a host of other economic benefits.

To compete effectively in this environment, today's bid committees forge alliances with government agencies, community groups and the private sector to support their bidding efforts. In addition, successful candidates are increasingly turning to experts and professionals for advice and assistance in preparing and submitting proposals.

Contemporary International's Event Bidding & Strategies group consists of a team of international event professionals whose pragmatism and expertise bring order to the often chaotic bid process.

The group's comprehensive understanding of the bid exercise, as well as the technical language of the Olympic movement and other international sporting federations, translates into a holistic approach that focuses on what matters most at the bid phase. By leveraging Contemporary International's extensive collective knowledge, an organizing committee maximizes its time and financial resources in its pursuit of a successful bid.

The Event Bidding & Strategies team best puts its experience to work during the bidding process by integrating directly into the client's organization. Services are available on a consulting or contract basis and can include:
  • strategic and technical advice and assistance in bid preparation and submission;
  • knowledge transfer;
  • mentoring of full-time staff;
  • expert bid review;
  • organizational establishment and evolution;
  • preparation of event action plans, event master plans and event concepts of operations.
Whether you are a governmental authority preparing a candidacy for a future event, a bidding city actively preparing a proposal, or a contractor interested in working for an organizing committee, Contemporary International's Event Bidding & Delivery Strategies group has the expertise to assist you.

To learn more about how CI's Event Bidding & Delivery group can help your team win, contact us.