Scope
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.
Total value (estimated)
- £0 excluding VAT
- £0 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 17 December 2025 to 31 January 2026
- 1 month, 15 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 45262640 - Environmental improvement works
- 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services
- 90714000 - Environmental auditing
- 98342000 - Work environment services
- 92533000 - Nature reserve services
- 90712400 - Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services
Engagement
Engagement deadline
31 January 2026
Engagement process description
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
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• 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:
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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.
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Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contracting authority
NATURAL ENGLAND
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJDG-6588-XDMM
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government