Tender

West View Concession Huts

SEAFORD TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

02 Feb 2026 at 14:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Seaford Town Council is seeking applications for the "West View Concession Huts" project, which is currently at the tender stage. This opportunity falls under the "Non-residential property renting or leasing services" industry category and is located in Seaford, England. The tender process is open, with the procedure detailed as above threshold, allowing wide participation. Interested parties can submit their applications until the deadline on March 4, 2026, with the licence period running from April 1 to September 30, 2026. The huts are non-refreshment concessions and are strategically placed along Seaford's busy promenade, catering to a diverse influx of visitors during the summer. The deadline to ask questions about this tender is February 22, 2026.

This tender provides a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to expand their market presence by catering to a high footfall area frequented by locals and tourists alike. The low-cost leasing option, set at £1,000, enables businesses to develop a physical presence in a prime location without investing in permanent infrastructure. Ideal candidates for this opportunity include emerging businesses that specialise in innovative goods and services, outside the food and beverage sector, looking to enhance visibility and customer engagement during the peak tourist season.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

West View Concession Huts

Notice Description

Join Seaford's growing seafront concession community for a summer season in 2026. The West View Concession Huts are a great opportunity for fledgling and small local businesses to reach a wider audience and make a name for themselves. Perfectly situated along the centre of the busy promenade, these huts welcome a wide variety of visitors including locals, tourists, beach-users, ramblers, families, anglers and sport enthusiasts. The huts are nearby Frankie's Beach Cafe, which offers refreshments and outdoor seating. With four huts available, these spaces are a commercial pop up in situ from April until September to create an offering during the peak busy summer period. The dimensions of the concession huts are 8ft deep, 12ft wide, 5ft double doors. This is a non-refreshment concession opportunity; no tender applications will be considered for West View Concession Huts that include food and drink within its offering. Deadline to ask questions: 22nd Feb Deadline to apply: 4th March Licence Period: 6 months Full info found on application pack. Send completed forms to tenders@seafordtowncouncil.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d09c3950-45b4-436e-9985-818f4da5cd2d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

CPV Codes

70220000 - Non-residential property renting or leasing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SEAFORD TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
projectsandfacilities@seafordtowncouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01323894870

Buyer Location

Locality
SEAFORD
Postcode
BN25 1HG
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Seaford Central
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Further Information

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