Sussex Heritage Coast Visitor Management Plan
The contract covers development of a stakeholder-agreed strategic Management Plan for the Sussex Heritage Coast, covering the Seven Sisters, Beachy Head, Lullington Heath and Friston Forest area between Seaford and Eastbourne. The buyer is the South Downs National Park Authority, a public-sector organisation responsible for managing and protecting a national park and its landscapes, communities and visitors. The supplier must identify economic, environmental and social issues and opportunities, then produce a long-term strategic vision and a five-year delivery plan addressing sustainable visitor management, transport and access, visitor-economy growth, cultural heritage, communications, public safety including suicide prevention, and nature recovery. Deliverables are a Phase 1 findings report, a Phase 2 draft themes report, and a Phase 3 final document and delivery plan, each presented at stakeholder meetings. The estimated contract value is £80,000, with the work delivered across the Sussex Heritage Coast area in the South East of England. The critical qualification requirement is the ability to develop the plan collaboratively with public and private landowners and other stakeholders.
Buyer: South Downs National Park Authority. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 30 Sept 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £80k
- Bids close: 29 Oct 2026
- Location: North East (England), North West (England), Yorkshire and The Humber, East Midlands (England), West Midlands (England), East of England, London, South East (England), South West (England), West Sussex (South West)
- Procedure: Below threshold - open competition
- Contract period: 30 Nov 2026 to 30 Apr 2027
- Category: Research consultancy services (73210000)
From the official notice
The ambition is the development of a strategic Management Plan, formed from a partnership of public and private landowners, supported by other stakeholders, in the Seven Sisters, Beachy Head, Lullington Heath and Friston Forest area, loosely known as the Sussex Heritage Coast. The management plan seeks to identify the existing issues and opportunities for economic, environmental and social enhancement, including Public Health associated with suicide prevention and intervention, in the protected landscape between Seaford and Eastbourne. The scope of this work will be a stakeholder-agreed long term Strategic Vision document for the Sussex Heritage Coast area, along with a proposed delivery plan for the first five years. 3.3.2 This document will provide the strategic vision for all aspects of visitor experience and supporting local communities to maximise benefits on subjects, including; • Sustainable visitor management and dispersal • Sustainable transport, active travel and site connectivity, research and development for improving access for people in nature. • Supporting visitor economy growth • Identifying market challenges and opportunities for growth including technology and innovation • Embracing cultural heritage, artisan crafts and small enterprise • Coordinated marketing / comms to promote the area for nature and people • Shared approach to public safety e.g. suicide prevention, cliff safety, beach & river safety • Protecting and promoting nature recovery There will be...
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 29 Oct 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £80k.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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