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title: "Aurora Transformation Programme - Workstream 4 - Project Management & Support"
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# Aurora Transformation Programme - Workstream 4 - Project Management & Support

Buyer: DEFRA GROUP COMMERCIAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5aaf730a-6d89-474d-8a75-c3b1b392857e

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60f36096-fe30-4334-bbdc-0f374cee9a2b |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,754 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,754 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA GROUP COMMERCIAL |
| Locality | PETERBOROUGH |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE2 8YY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough |
| Local authority | Peterborough |
| Electoral ward | Fletton and Stanground |
| Westminster constituency | North West Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TURNER & TOWNSEND COST MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2026 at 16:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60f36096-fe30-4334-bbdc-0f374cee9a2b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60f36096-fe30-4334-bbdc-0f374cee9a2b
  10th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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