Planning

Park Safety Enhancement Programme: Improved Signage for Safer Spaces

LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM

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PlanningUpdate

18 Sep 2025 at 09:55

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

11 Sep 2025 at 12:28

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham is planning a procurement process for a contract titled "Park Safety Enhancement Programme: Improved Signage for Safer Spaces" under the goods category. The aim is to design, manufacture, and install signage for 24 urban parks, enhancing public spaces and improving wayfinding and branding. The procurement is in the planning stage, with key activities including a market engagement event scheduled for 13th October 2025 at the Eastbrookend Discovery Centre. Interested parties must confirm their attendance by emailing edna.amolo@lbbd.gov.uk by 10th October 2025. The contract period is set to commence on 1st January 2026 and conclude on 31st December 2031.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses specializing in durable and high-quality signage production, particularly those capable of delivering both graphic design and metal signage. This contract suits firms with expertise in creating weatherproof, vandal-resistant signage that aligns with branding requirements, making it ideal for companies with a background in urban and public space projects. Participating in the market engagement event will help interested parties understand the council's expectations and prepare for the competitive tendering process, thus opening doors to growth in the public sector projects domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Park Safety Enhancement Programme: Improved Signage for Safer Spaces

Notice Description

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 27th 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.

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05989a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057605-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
edna.amolo@lbbd.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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