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title: "National - Aurora Transformation Programme - Professional Support"
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# National - Aurora Transformation Programme - Professional Support

Buyer: DEFRA GROUP COMMERCIAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b919353-bba2-4e6d-82ee-bbbee4a33cb3

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "National - Aurora Transformation Programme - Professional Support" was managed by Defra group Commercial, located in Peterborough, United Kingdom. The contract, which falls under the Construction consultancy services category, involved consultancy support to deliver several workstreams related to a strategic asset management initiative. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 2nd February 2026, with the contract running from 11th February 2026 to 31st March 2026. This contract was in the award stage as of 11th March 2026.

This tender provides an excellent growth opportunity for businesses specialising in construction consultancy services, particularly those experienced in supporting asset management strategies and capital transformation projects. Although the contract was awarded to WSP UK Limited, the project highlights potential collaborations with Defra group Commercial for future consultancy workstreams. Companies in the East of England, with similar consultancy expertise, may position themselves well for upcoming opportunities, especially if they are part of established framework agreements that facilitate selective procurement processes.

## Notice

The Asset Management Transformation workstream has explicitly been set-up to deliver the April 2025 to March 2028 phases - and enable the implementation of later phases - of the Asset Management Strategy 2023 - 2033. As the two Aurora workstreams are intrinsically linked, delivery of the Capital Transformation workstream is also critical to the delivery of the Strategy. A set of multiple workstreams have been devised to address several aspects of transformation required and due to limited EA resource, consultancy support is required to deliver these in a timely fashion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87fcf23a-f52a-4c97-89c7-a7176be0fe0b |
| 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 | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 11 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £179,278 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £179,278 |
| 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 | WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2026 at 12:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87fcf23a-f52a-4c97-89c7-a7176be0fe0b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87fcf23a-f52a-4c97-89c7-a7176be0fe0b
  11th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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