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Aurora Transformation Programme Planning Services

DEFRA

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16 Feb 2026 at 10:04

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process focuses on the Aurora Transformation Programme Planning Services, spearheaded by DEFRA, a buyer located in London, United Kingdom. Identified under the industry category of general management consultancy services (CPV code 79411000), this tender represents an award stage of the procurement process. The awarded contract commenced on 7 August 2025 and is scheduled to conclude on 31 March 2026, following a tender period that ended on 4 August 2025. The procurement method utilised was selective, through a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded contract holds a value of £69,482.50, and the supplier chosen is Methods Business and Digital Technology Ltd., also based in London.

This tender opportunity provides significant potential for businesses specialising in strategic management planning and consultancy, particularly those able to deliver detailed and actionable project scopes and deliverables. Though not specifically suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger consultancy firms with capability in managing programme dependencies and critical path activities would find this opportunity ripe for expansion within the public sector and strategic programme management. The involvement of DEFRA in this programme underscores the emphasis on environmental and strategic effectiveness, presenting growth prospects for firms with expertise in these domains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Aurora Transformation Programme Planning Services

Notice Description

The initial four-week planning phase will provide the Aurora Transformation Programme Management team with: * detailed, actionable plans that define project scope and deliverables, ensuring alignment with strategic goals for the nine workstreams. Identification of timelines (including key milestones and critical paths, and resource needs) * a detailed overarching programme which captures the critical elements from the nine workstreams, focusing on the dependencies and critical path activities

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ff487006-4a0b-4906-a49a-0d44c05bf953
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aac9d38d-8cc3-4dab-a81b-1366e4b16ee5
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£69,482 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£69,482 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
6 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

METHODS BUSINESS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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