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Aurora Transformation Programme - Workstream 4 - Project Management & Support

DEFRA GROUP COMMERCIAL

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10 Mar 2026 at 16:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Aurora Transformation Programme - Workstream 4, managed by Defra group Commercial, involves the provision of project management consultancy services, classified under CPV code 72224000. This procurement process falls within the industry category of services and is located in the East of England, United Kingdom, specifically at PE2 8YY, Peterborough. The process, initiated through a tender mechanism, has reached the award stage as of 10 March 2026, with the award made to Turner & Townsend Cost Management Limited. The contract, valued at £20,754.08, follows a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on 8 December 2025 and the contract running from 15 December 2025 to 31 March 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in project management consultancy services. Businesses equipped to navigate framework agreements and thrive in collaborative project environments are well-suited to compete independently or complement existing project management teams. Though SMEs and VCSEs might not be the primary focus, larger consultancy firms adept in service delivery can leverage this contract for strategic advantage in the public sector, especially given its alignment with Environmental Agency initiatives.

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Notice Title

Aurora Transformation Programme - Workstream 4 - Project Management & Support

Notice Description

The provision of Project Management services to deliver the Environment Agency's Aurora Workstream 4 for a period of 4 months but the parties can agree to extend to include adjacent project support officer services upon mutual agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5aaf730a-6d89-474d-8a75-c3b1b392857e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60f36096-fe30-4334-bbdc-0f374cee9a2b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,754 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,754 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA GROUP COMMERCIAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE2 8YY
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Fletton and Stanground
Westminster Constituency
North West Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TURNER & TOWNSEND COST MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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