Park Safety Enhancement Programme: Improved Signage for Safer Spaces

LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

11 May 2026 at 13:05

PlanningUpdate

18 Sep 2025 at 09:55

Planning

11 Sep 2025 at 12:28

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham is currently in the tender stage of procuring the "Park Safety Enhancement Programme: Improved Signage for Safer Spaces." This initiative falls under the industry category of signage within the goods procurement sector. The procurement method being employed is an open procedure, aiming to design, manufacture, and install signage throughout urban parks within the borough. Notable dates include the tender closing on 10th June 2026. The contract is anticipated to commence on 3rd August 2026 and will continue until 31st July 2031. Located in the UKI52 region, this project is rooted in enhancing safety and wayfinding across the borough's parks.

This tender process provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in signage design and production, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality, vandal-resistant signs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given the eligibility and potential for securing contracts within this programme. Businesses with experience in creating durable, weatherproof, and engaging signage consistent with urban branding are well-suited to compete, enabling them to expand their portfolio and impact within the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Park Safety Enhancement Programme: Improved Signage for Safer Spaces

Notice Description

The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham invites proposals for the design, manufacture, and installation of signage, interpretation panels, and way-marking signage across its urban parks. This is a five-year programme, with the successful designer/manufacturer having the opportunity to deliver a comprehensive signage revamp across the borough's parks. The current plan is to complete signage improvements in 4-5 parks per year. Further information and tender documents are available on our e-tendering portal https://lbbd.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml and central digital platform Suppliers: How to register your organisation and first administrator on Find a Tender in three easy steps (HTML) - GOV.UK. Any questions regarding the tender should be addressed through the portal in the messaging section Closing date for this tender is no later than noon on 10th June 2026

Planning Information

The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham (LBBD) is procuring a Contract for the Design, Manufacture, and Installation of Signage for Urban Parks across the borough. This project supports the Council’s commitment to enhancing public spaces and improving wayfinding, interpretation, and branding across 24 urban parks. This five-year programme will deliver high-quality, vandal-resistant signage that reflects the borough’s identity and engages local communities. The successful contractor(s) will be responsible for both graphic design panels and metal signage, with the opportunity to secure one or both contracts. The scope includes: • Map Panels (full-colour, graphic design) • Heritage and Biodiversity Lecterns • Site Badging and Entrance Signs • Waymarking and Public Warning Signs The signage must be: • Durable and vandal-resistant • Weatherproof and easy to maintain • Clear, engaging, and accessible • Consistent with a new urban parks branding palette and silhouette logo The procurement includes a market engagement. The Council invites suitably qualified service providers to attend an in-person market engagement event where it will present the expectations of the provision and engage with current and potential suppliers. Market Engagement Event 13th October 2025 at 10:30am Eastbrookend Discovery Centre, Eastbrookend Country Park This exercise is not part of any pre-qualification or selection process. It is intended as a communication and information-gathering exercise to help potential providers understand the Council’s intentions and begin preparing for the competitive tendering process. The Council is not liable for any costs incurred by parties participating in this exercise or any subsequent procurement. To attend, please confirm by emailing edna.amolo@lbbd.gov.uk by 1pm on Friday 10th October 2025. Include the job titles/roles of attendees and their contact details to help us plan effectively and communicate any updates.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05989a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043029-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34928470 - Signage

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
10 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BARKING
Postcode
IG11 7LU
Post Town
Ilford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Barking and Dagenham
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Barking

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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