Tender

Bonningstedt Promenade Forecourt

SEAFORD TOWN COUNCIL

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02 Feb 2026 at 13:21

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Seaford Town Council is inviting tenders for the Bönningstedt Promenade Forecourt, a prime concession spot available for mobile food or drink businesses. This opportunity, located along Seaford's bustling western seafront, provides a chance to cater to both residents and tourists, especially in an area known for its beach huts and Skipper's Water Sports activities. The procurement process, currently at the tender stage, is being conducted as an open procedure. Key deadlines include 22nd February for questions and 4th March for tender submissions, with the procurement process set to span a contract period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029. The tender aligns with the cafeteria services industry category (CPV code 55330000) and is expected to generate interest for its projected value of £71,250.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium enterprises interested in expanding their presence in seaside concessions. The ideal candidates would be those prepared for flexible, mobile operations that can fit within the constraints of a promenade environment. Enterprises that can enhance the visitor experience and capitalize on high-foot traffic, particularly those offering unique or complementary food and drink services, will likely find this an advantageous venture. Leveraging this concession can contribute to brand recognition and a strong customer base as part of the vibrant waterfront community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bonningstedt Promenade Forecourt

Notice Description

Seaford Town Council's highly sought-after concession spot situated on Marine Parade at Bonningstedt Promenade is available for tender. Bonningstedt Promenade is placed along the western part of the two-mile stretch of Seaford's popular seafront. The site is currently an ice cream concession; however, the current tender is open to any mobile food or drink business that can leave the site outside of trading hours. The Mobile Ice Cream Concession at Bonningstedt Promenade has been in situ for many years and is well known to residents and visitors as a destination to purchase ice creams. The concession site is a permanently reserved off road/on promenade space with plenty of room around the concession, becoming part of the seafront community. Bonningstedt Promenade is also home to 20 beach huts, some of which are rentals, and to Skipper's Water Sports, which increases footfall within the concession area. Deadline to ask questions: 22nd Feb Deadline to apply: 4th March Licence Period: 3 years 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/09102574-10d3-4f50-8f78-231c60de4e78
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55330000 - Cafeteria services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£71,250 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 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
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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