--- title: "Park Safety Enhancement Programme: Improved Signage for Safer Spaces" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05989a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05989a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05989a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05989a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM" published: "2026-05-11" --- # Park Safety Enhancement Programme: Improved Signage for Safer Spaces Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05989a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05989a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05989a.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043029-2026 | | 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 | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | 10 Oct 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £350,000 | | Lots value | £350,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM | | Locality | BARKING | | Post town | Ilford | | Postcode | IG11 7LU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East | | ITL 3 | TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering | | Local authority | Barking and Dagenham | | Electoral ward | Abbey | | Westminster constituency | Barking | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34928470 - Signage ## Release History - 11 May 2026 at 13:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043029-2026 - 18 Sep 2025 at 09:55 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057605-2025 - 11 Sep 2025 at 12:28 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055807-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043029-2026 11th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057605-2025 18th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055807-2025 11th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.lbbd.gov.uk - https://lbbd.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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