Planning

Wayfinding Signage Strategy and Implementation

READING BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

26 Sep 2025 at 12:59

Summary of the contracting process

Reading Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the development and implementation of a Wayfinding Signage Strategy. This initiative, titled "Wayfinding Signage Strategy and Implementation," is a service-focused procurement aimed at enhancing the Civic Offices in Reading. It involves designing, fabricating, supplying, and installing RBC-branded signage across key locations, including the New Central Library and the redesigned Customer Service Area. The procurement is under a selective method, below the threshold, and part of a framework. Planned to commence on 3rd November 2025, the contract spans until 3rd July 2026. The estimated value of the project is £50,000, and it is classified under the industry category of Signage, Graphic Design Services, and Design Support Services. The primary delivery area is in Reading, located in the UKJ11 region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses within the signage and graphic design industry to expand their portfolio by working with a public authority. It is particularly accommodating for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), making it suitable for niche companies specialising in bespoke signage, graphic design, and design support services. The project offers a chance to establish lasting relations with a sub-central government body, potentially paving the way for future collaborations. Companies with expertise in civic and office environment enhancements will find themselves well-placed to compete effectively for this contract.

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Notice Title

Wayfinding Signage Strategy and Implementation

Notice Description

We are seeking professional support for the development and implementation of a Civic Wayfinding Strategy, as part of the transformation of our Civic Offices. This includes the design, fabrication, supply, and installation of RBC-branded signage across the following key locations: New Central Library Redesigned Customer Service Area Old Library - signage to redirect visitors to the new Central Library Back office staff areas External space outside the Civic Centre

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a340
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060166-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - award under framework
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

34928470 - Signage

79822500 - Graphic design services

79933000 - Design support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 3 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
READING BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
pchub@reading.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 2LU
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ11 Berkshire

Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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