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Aurora Transformation - Atkins Role Development

DEFRA GROUP COMMERCIAL

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02 Apr 2026 at 11:01

Summary of the contracting process

Defra group Commercial, based in Peterborough, United Kingdom, recently awarded a contract titled "Aurora Transformation - Atkins Role Development" within the services industry category, specifically focusing on infrastructure works consultancy services. The procurement process concluded with the award on 17 March 2026, following a selective procurement method which involved a call-off from a framework agreement. The project, undertaken by supplier AtkinsRéalis PPS Limited, spans locations across the East of England, with the contract running from 23 February to 31 March 2026.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for companies engaged in consultancy services related to infrastructure works. Although not suited for SMEs or VCSEs, large-scale consultancy firms could capitalise on similar future projects by engaging with framework agreements established by government departments like Defra group Commercial. Such collaborations can enhance visibility in the public sector and potentially position firms for additional lucrative contracts, not to mention fostering growth through extensive sector-specific expertise and professional networks.

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Notice Title

Aurora Transformation - Atkins Role Development

Notice Description

Provision of activities required to prepare and deliver final draft role profiles, using the Client approved role template and following a structured, collaborative process. The work will include the consolidation of existing process documentation, virtual workshops with SMEs, and iterative refinement to produce high quality draft profiles suitable for Client approval (noting that formal sign off remains outside the scope of this commission).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-74489b5d-ac38-418d-a707-a171a485ad51
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/faf040f0-9476-4f04-96ea-4f8dc2ea405c
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£84,418 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£84,418 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 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

ATKINSRÉALIS PPS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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