Planning

Nature Restoration Fund: Supply Market Research for Nutrient EDPs

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Planning

17 Dec 2025 at 07:22

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Natural England, a central government public authority located in London, is initiating a procurement process under the Nature Restoration Fund to conduct market research on Nutrient Environmental Delivery Plans (EDPs). The procurement is currently at the planning stage, and its focus is on environmental services, including improvement works, monitoring, consultancy, and conservation strategy planning. The preliminary market engagement notice was published on 17th December 2025, with a due date for survey responses on 31st January 2026. Interested suppliers are encouraged to partake in this early phase to shape future requirements and contribute evidence that supports the capability of the market to deliver necessary goods and services across catchments in England.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for businesses involved in the nutrient reduction supply chain, including landowners, habitat banks, ecological consultancies, and various contractors committed to environmental conservation. Both Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable to engage in this process, offering them a chance to expand their portfolios and enter new markets. Such participation can lead to increased business growth and visibility in addressing nutrient pollution, both pivotal in supporting England's environmental goals. Natural England is seeking input from new entrants, establishing a welcoming environment for innovative approaches and services within the scope of this initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Nature Restoration Fund: Supply Market Research for Nutrient EDPs

Notice Description

Natural England and Defra group Commercial are conducting preliminary supply market research for Environmental Delivery Plans (EDPs) that address nutrient pollution under the Nature Restoration Fund (NRF). This is suppliers' opportunity to begin helping us to develop our requirements and approaches to potential future procurements and evidence that the market is able to supply the goods, services or works required. We are currently exploring the benefits of developing nutrient EDPs for catchments in England. Where these EDPs go ahead, we will be collecting levy payments from developers to fund conservation measures that address nutrient pollution in the catchments in question. We are keen to hear from all parts of the nutrient reduction supply chain, such as landowners (including farmers), habitat banks, not-for-profits operating in the nature recovery space, ecological consultancies, and a broader group of contractors and ancillary organisations that could facilitate and deliver nutrient conservation measures. We also want to hear from potential new entrants to the supply chain.

Planning Information

Please use the following link to fill out the survey: https://forms.office.com/e/ngRiwNteGc The survey should take c.30 minutes to fill out. If you encounter any issues with the survey, please email: NatureRestorationFund@defra.gov.uk ------------------------------- PRIVACY NOTICE This privacy notice sets out: • how we process your personal data when you fill out our survey. • the rights you have under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). For information you submit via the survey: • Natural England is the data controller We collect and process the following personal data: • your name • your email address Purpose: We collect your personal data as part of the survey response process: • so that we can contact you regarding your response or related matters • for statistical data, for example the types of individuals and groups participating Recipients: Your personal data may be shared with: • our processor for the purposes of analysing the consultation responses on our behalf • other organisations which have a direct interest in the policy on which we are consulting: for example Crown bodies, government departments or Natural England partner organisations. If we plan to share responses with other bodies, we will make that clear on the consultation. How long we keep your data: We will only retain your personal data for as long as the project needs, with a maximum period of 7 years. Your rights: The data we are collecting is your personal data, and you have considerable say over what happens to it. Natural England respects your personal privacy when responding to access to information requests. We only share information when necessary to meet the statutory requirements of the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 and the Freedom of Information Act 2000. You have the right to: • object to the processing of your personal data where it is processed for direct marketing purposes • lodge a complaint with the independent Information Commissioner (ICO) if you think we are not handling your data fairly or in accordance with the law How to contact us: The data controller for your personal data is Natural England. To request any amendments to your response, please contact NatureRestorationFund@defra.gov.uk To make a complaint, follow Natural England’s complaints procedure: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/natural-england/about/complaints-procedure Changes to this notice: We may change this privacy notice at our discretion at any time. When we make changes to this notice, the last modified date at the top of this page will be updated. Any changes to this privacy notice will be applied to you and your data as of that revision date. If these changes affect how your personal data is processed, we will take reasonable steps to let you know.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f74b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083599-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

45262640 - Environmental improvement works

90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

90712400 - Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

90714000 - Environmental auditing

92533000 - Nature reserve services

98342000 - Work environment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Dec 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
andrew.barkhouse@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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