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title: "Nature Restoration Fund: Supply Market Research for Nutrient EDPs"
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# Nature Restoration Fund: Supply Market Research for Nutrient EDPs

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f74b

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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
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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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083599-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Dec 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATURAL ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### 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

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2025 at 07:22 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083599-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083599-2025
  17th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://forms.office.com/e/ngRiwNteGc
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/natural-england/about/complaints-procedure
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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