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title: "Aurora Transformation Programme Planning Services"
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# Aurora Transformation Programme Planning Services

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff487006-4a0b-4906-a49a-0d44c05bf953

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aac9d38d-8cc3-4dab-a81b-1366e4b16ee5 |
| 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 | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £69,482 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69,482 |
| 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 |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | METHODS BUSINESS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2026 at 10:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aac9d38d-8cc3-4dab-a81b-1366e4b16ee5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aac9d38d-8cc3-4dab-a81b-1366e4b16ee5
  16th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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