Nature Restoration Fund Supply Market Research for great crested newt EDP's

Preliminary market research for the provision of conservation measures in Environmental Delivery Plans that address the impact of developments on great crested newts; in particular for the creation and restoration of ponds across England. Natural England and Defra group Commercial are conducting preliminary supply market research for the provision of conservation measures prescribed in the Environmental Delivery Plans (EDPs) that address great crested newts under the Nature Restoration Fund (NRF). This is an opportunity for suppliers to inform our requirements and approaches for potential future procurement and to evidence that the market is able to supply the goods, services or works required. Where a developer chooses to meet environmental regulations through the Nature Restoration Fund and where Environmental Delivery Plans are available, levy payments will be collected to fund the conservation measures that address the impact on greater crested newts. We are very keen to hear from landowners and potential great crested newt conservation measures delivery bodies who could enable such provision either within specific geographic areas of England or across the country. Such providers may include, habitat banks, not-for-profit organisations, or ecological arms of local authorities operating in the nature recovery space, ecological consultancies, or a broader group of contractors and ancillary organisations. 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. Engagement Deadline