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Summary of the contracting process

Natural England, a central government public authority, is in the planning stages of a procurement process for the Nature Restoration Fund. The procurement aims to conduct supply market research specifically for the conservation of Great Crested Newts through Environmental Delivery Plans (EDPs) under this fund. A preliminary market research webinar is scheduled for 14 July 2026, between 11:00 and 12:30, to engage private and third-sector suppliers interested in the Great Crested Newt market. Businesses wanting to participate in this webinar must register by 24 June 2026. This initiative is structured to address environmental improvement works and related services, with an overarching focus on improving natural habitats across the UK.

The initiative presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the environmental services industry, particularly those specialising in environmental auditing, conservation strategies, and nature reserve services. Organisations such as habitat banks, not-for-profit entities, local authority ecological arms, and ecological consultancies are encouraged to participate. The project supports small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), making it an excellent opportunity for these entities to expand their reach and capacity within the environmental sector. By participating, businesses can not only contribute to ecological conservation efforts but also position themselves as key players in a government-backed environmental programme, paving the way for strategic growth within the industry.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Nature Restoration Fund: Supply Market Research for Great Crested Newt EDPs

Notice Description

Officials from Natural England and Defra are hosting a virtual webinar on Tuesday 14 July 2026, 11:00 - 12:30, and we would like to invite you to join us. The session is aimed at private and third-sector suppliers currently active in, or interested in, the Great Crested Newt (GCN) market. It will provide early insight into how Natural England intends to deliver the Nature Restoration Fund, with a focus on GCN Environmental Delivery Plans (EDPs), potential conservation measures, and procurement routes within GCN markets. You will also have the opportunity to share your views in an open QA session on capacity, capability, and the practicalities of working within an EDP framework. If this is of interest to you and you wish to attend, please email naturerestorationfund@defra.gov.uk by Wednesday 24 June 2026 with the following details (for a maximum of two representatives from your organisation): * Organisation name: * Name(s) of attendee(s): * Role(s): * Email address(es): * If you have any specific questions, you would like us to address on the day, please feel free to detail these in your response. The session will be hosted virtually via Microsoft Teams video call. Joining information and an agenda will be sent to your nominated representatives following the registration deadline. If you have any questions, please contact: naturerestorationfund@defra.gov.uk. We look forward to seeing you there.

Planning Information

Preliminary Market Research Webinar

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0659d7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055859-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

71313450 - Environmental monitoring for construction

90700000 - Environmental services

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
12 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 202712 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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