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Open tender · Notice 092325-2026

Sussex Heritage Coast Visitor Management Plan

South Downs National Park Authority

Value
£80k
Closes
29 Oct 2026 (14 days)
Where
North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Yes, says the buyer
Contract
30 Nov 2026 – 30 Apr 2027

In plain English

South Downs National Park Authority wants a consultancy to develop a strategic Visitor Management Plan for the Sussex Heritage Coast (Seven Sisters, Beachy Head, Lullington Heath and Friston Forest, between Seaford and Eastbourne), covering visitor management, transport, economy, safety and nature recovery. The work runs from 30 November 2026 to 30 April 2027, delivered in three phases each ending with a stakeholder meeting.

Good fit for: Research or strategy consultancies with experience in tourism, land management or public health engagement.

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What the buyer says

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 three out deliverables for this project in line with the phases highted in section 4. These will be: Phase 1 Findings report presented at a stakeholder meeting. Phase 2 Draft themes report presented at a stakeholder meeting Findings report presented at a stakeholder meeting. Phase 3 Final …

Procedure: Below threshold - open competition (Open: anyone can bid (a lower-value contract with lighter rules)). Published 30 Sep 2026.

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