Tender

Bonningstedt Promenade Forecourt

SEAFORD TOWN COUNCIL

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02 Feb 2026 at 14:27

Tender

02 Feb 2026 at 12:47

Summary of the contracting process

Seaford Town Council is currently seeking tenders for the "Bönningstedt Promenade Forecourt" concession, located along Marine Parade at Seaford's popular seafront. Classified under the cafeteria services industry (CPV code 55330000), this opportunity falls under the services procurement category. The tender is in the active stage and invites submissions by 4th March 2026. The expected contract period spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029. This lucrative concession allows the provision of mobile food or drink services, strategically placed to benefit from the seafront foot traffic, complemented by beach huts and water sports activities nearby.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in mobile food or drinks, particularly those with a focus on seasonal operations. It offers access to a well-trafficked area at Seaford's seafront, known for high visitor numbers. A capable operator could leverage this location to grow their business, potentially earning considerable revenue over the term of the contract. The concession is suitable for enterprises that can adapt to the seasonal demands, providing products that attract both residents and tourists, thereby enhancing their market presence and profiting from the vibrant local atmosphere.

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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 Forecourt is available for tender. Bonningstedt Promenade is placed along the western part of the two-mile stretch of Seaford's popular seafront.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Seaford Town Council's highly sought-after concession spot situated on Marine Parade at Bonningstedt Promenade Forecourt 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06142b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009021-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£71,250 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 20263 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
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SEAFORD TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Amy Walker
Contact Email
amy.walker@seafordtowncouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Seaford Central
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

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