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title: "Aurora Transformation - Atkins Role Development"
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buyer: "DEFRA GROUP COMMERCIAL"
published: "2026-04-02"
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# Aurora Transformation - Atkins Role Development

Buyer: DEFRA GROUP COMMERCIAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-74489b5d-ac38-418d-a707-a171a485ad51

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/faf040f0-9476-4f04-96ea-4f8dc2ea405c |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £84,418 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £84,418 |
| 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 | ATKINSRÉALIS PPS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2026 at 11:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/faf040f0-9476-4f04-96ea-4f8dc2ea405c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/faf040f0-9476-4f04-96ea-4f8dc2ea405c
  2nd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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