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Tender

05 Aug 2026 at 09:02

Summary of the contracting process

Lewes District Council is inviting bids for the "Seaford Tourist Information Centre Services" procurement, targeting the tourist information services industry. This open procedure is focused on the management and operation of the Seaford Tourist Information Centre, which offers valuable services to both tourists and local businesses. Located in the UKJ22 region of the United Kingdom, the procurement is active and currently in the tender stage, with crucial dates including a tender period ending on 4th September 2026. The overall contract value is approximately £250,000, with submissions to be made electronically in English.

The tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in tourist services, especially those with experience in offering local advice, booking services, and merchandise sales. Companies adept at enhancing visitor experience and engagement in the region would benefit greatly from this contract. The procurement will be evaluated based on criteria such as experience, location accessibility, service availability, merchandise offerings, and social value, highlighting the importance of providing a comprehensive and socially beneficial service. Bidders with a strong local presence and capability to address diverse tourist needs, from ticket sales to local souvenir management, are well-suited to compete.

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Notice Title

Seaford Tourist Information Centre Services

Notice Description

The Seaford Tourist Information Centre provides visitors with a range of services including local advice, maps, free literature, and booking services for local attractions and travel. It offers guidance on activities in Lewes and the surrounding area, information on accommodations, and sells local souvenirs and merchandise. The centre also handles ticket and voucher sales for local theatres and entertainment, plus discounted travel ticket.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dbf6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073999-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63513000 - Tourist information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 1 Nov 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEWES DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 2AD
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
TLJ22 East Sussex CC

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

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