Decision details

For the Head of Programme Management, Regeneration and Economic Development to:?

Waive Contract Standing Order (CSO) 8.03 (requirement to obtain at least three competitive quotations) as allowed under CSO 10.01.2(d)?

Approve to enter into contract with TrueForm Ltd, for supply and install of Legible London Signage to support the Tottenham Hale Wayfinding Programme. The contract is up to a maximum value of £47,470 + VAT (inc. 15% contingency)

The request for a waiver is in the Council’s interest to ensure that a consistent and co-ordinated package of directional signage can be delivered across both Transport for London and Haringey Highway Authority transport networks in Tottenham.

Transport for London have a direct contact with TrueForm Ltd. to supply, install and maintain Legible London signage across their network. A limited number of suppliers manufacture and supply Legible London signage, unless manufactured as a bespoke product.

Legible London Signage is part of a comprehensive system of wayfinding assets, both physical and digital which can be quickly implemented and frictionlessly integrated. Following cross-department engagement with transport planning and highways services, Legible London has been identified as the preferred signage system for Tottenham Hale and neighbouring areas in the borough, to ensure consistency.

Procurement of Legible London signage through Transport for London’s existing supplier will achieve efficiencies for the council while implementing a high-quality signage system which is consistent and recognisable across all intersecting transport networks in the area, now and through future schemes.

Approval to enter into contract will ensue the capital programme in Tottenham Hale is delivered in full; delivering on the objectives of the Tottenham Hale Green and Open Spaces programme and Tottenham Hale Streets and Spaces programme, addressing the physical and social severance of the neighbourhood and improving access for residents.

The council’s capital programme is progressing at pace with partnering development changing the landscape in Tottenham Hale and increasing footfall. A package of directional signage is required to support the regeneration programme as part of key infrastructural investment, to which the council has committed to

Option 1 - ‘Do Nothing’

This option was rejected because directional signage is a priority for the council and it’s strategic partners, to help residents and visitors navigate the changing landscape in Tottenham Hale. The council has committed to delivering wayfinding through its Capital Programme to support development and encourage footfall to new spaces and connections.



Option 2 – Running a competitive tender

This option was discounted because Legible London has been identified as the preferred directional signage solution through engagement with the Highways Authorities in the area. Normally we would commission Legible London signage through Transport for London, who have a direct contract with TrueForm Ltd, to supply and install their signage. Due to limited resources TfL have recommended we procure directly from their supplier. This ensures quality and consistency across the area; integrating Haringey Transport Network and Transport for London roads, rail and buses, now and through future schemes.



Option 3 - A single supplier direct award

Approve a Waiver and enter into contract with TrueForm Ltd, to directly supply and install Legible London signage. This option was selected as it’s in the council’s interest