TENDERS
The Transparency Code 2015 requires that local authorities must publish details of every invitation to tender for contracts to provide goods and/or services with a value that exceeds £5,000. For each invitation, the following details must be published:
1. Reference number
2. Title
3. Description of the goods and/or services sought
4. Start, end and review dates
5. Local authority department responsible
Seaford Town Council publishes details of invitations to tender and contracts as and when necessary as below:
CONCESSION TENDERS 2025
Seaford Town Council is excited to announce that tender applications are now live for a variety of concession spaces across the town.
The Town Council has launched the tender process for some of its highly sought town and seafront concession spaces. This provides an exciting opportunity for local entrepreneurs and businesses to step into prime locations across Seaford and establish or expand their business ventures.
There is one fixed asset concession: The Salts Café, and four non-fixed concessions for the Bönningstedt Promenade, Bönningstedt Steps, Dane Road Promenade and South Hill Barn.
In addition, the town’s much loved West View Beach Huts are back offering a unique chance for up to four businesses to showcase their offerings along the bustling promenade during the summer season, from April to September 2025.
Tender applications are now officially open, inviting prospective applicants to submit completed application(s) to [email protected]
Submitted applications will be evaluated based on a range of criteria including locality, sustainability practices, inclusivity initiatives, health and wellbeing impact, and financial viability. Score weighting and full details can be found in the application packs below.
The Town Council is committed to creating an inclusive and vibrant concession environment, actively encouraging local entrepreneurs to take advantage of these opportunities and are excited about the potential to enhance the commercial landscape for both residents and visitors.
Full application packs, including details of each concession opportunity, location, terms and conditions and how to apply can be downloaded below:
Non-Fixed Concession Sites
Bonningstedt Promenade Tender Pack and Application Form January 2025
Bonningstedt Steps Tender Pack and Application Form January 2025
Dane Road Promenade Concession Tender Pack and Application Form January 2025
South Hill Barn Concession Tender Pack and Application Form January 2025
West View Beach Huts Concession Tender Pack and Application Form January 2025
Fixed Concession Site
The Salts Cafe Concession Tender Pack and Application Form January 2025
Should any questions be received in relation to tender opportunities, these will be posted with answers below:
Tender Q&A updated 17 January 2025
Q1. Which of the available sites was previously the Crepes De La Crème?
A1. Dane Road Promenade
Q2. Would you consider weekend only pitches?
A2. There is a section within each site application which explains the core times of trading. Detailed in the Terms & Conditions (Item 10, 11 & 12).
Q3. Would I be able to use the hut at Dane Road Promenade?
A3. This concession site is offered as a footprint of land only (dimensions 2mx4m) on Seaford promenade, whereby a mobile concession and picnic benches could be placed. The current unit at this concession site belongs to the previous concessionaire and not Seaford Town Council.
Q4. What price range would the Town Council expect to receive from applicants?
A4.
Bönningstedt Steps: minimum £6,000 per annum
Bönningstedt Promenade: minimum £2,500 per annum
The Salts Café: minimum £24,000 per annum
South Hill Barn: minimum £3,500 per annum
Dane Road Promenade: minimum £3,600 per annum
West View Beach Huts: minimum £1200 per annum
Q5. Are we only able to open within the core times or can we open outside of these?
A5. Section 3 in the application form allows you to propose your intended opening hours.
Q6. Can a horsebox be placed on Dane Road concession?
A6. We would advise you to check with your insurance company as wheels may need to be removed or the horsebox taken off site at close each day.
This page was updated January 2025
