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Framework for Foundational learning and development programme in Operational Meteorology for the Met Office (FOMP)

Met Office

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

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01 May 2026 at 10:00

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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17 Feb 2026 at 11:24

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

22 Dec 2025 at 12:22

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

30 Sep 2025 at 16:31

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

10 Jun 2025 at 11:46

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

23 May 2025 at 12:05

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, a central government public authority located in Exeter, has completed the procurement process for a Framework for Foundational learning and development programme in Operational Meteorology (FOMP). This contract, initiated in the tender stage, was awarded on 1 May 2026, and spans from 2 February 2026 to 1 February 2030. The contract, valued at £5 million (exclusive of VAT), is geared towards education and training services and operates under an open procurement procedure. The contract functions as a single-supplier framework agreement without the reopening of competition, enabling direct Call-Off Contracts as per specified terms with the awarded supplier, UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH ENTERPRISE LIMITED. Key activities within the contract include the co-design, co-development, and co-delivery of the programme with a strong focus on theoretical and practical training for early-career meteorologists.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses involved in educational and training services related to meteorology and similar fields. Given the substantial fixed-value agreement and the potential for adaptation to meet evolving training needs, companies with capabilities in designing and delivering specialised training programmes for professional development will find avenues for growth. The business opportunity is particularly well-suited for large enterprises or consortia that can collaborate with government entities and are proficient in developing complex, skill-based learning solutions. Additionally, the contract's structure allows for adapting to specific client needs, which can offer growth potential for businesses willing to engage in bespoke solution provision.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for Foundational learning and development programme in Operational Meteorology for the Met Office (FOMP)

Notice Description

The Met Office awarded a single-supplier framework agreement for the co-design, co-development and co-delivery of the Foundation Operational Meteorology Programme (FOMP). The framework will provide a transformed foundational learning and development programme for early-career Operational Meteorologists, combining modern theoretical content with practical, on-the-job experience and supporting continuous professional development. The framework will run for 4 years, with a value of PS5 million (excl. VAT). Services will be delivered under flexible call-off arrangements to allow adaptation to evolving training needs.

Lot Information

Co-design and co-development of the programme curriculum

The supplier is required to co-design with the Met Office a comprehensive, modern and dynamic curriculum training programme for the Foundation Operational Meteorology Programme (FOMP)

Co-delivery of the programme curriculum

The successful supplier will co-deliver the training programme co-designed in Lot 1 with the Met Office over future years.

Planning Information

The Framework for Foundational Learning and Development Programme in Operational Meteorology for the Met Office (FOMP) will be a single supplier Framework up to the value of £3,600,000 including VAT. The duration of Framework is 3+1 years. The EME will be a virtual supplier event on MS Teams taking place on 3rd July 2025 at 13:00 - 15:00 BST. The EME Supplier event will be an opportunity for attendees (Max. 2 people per organisation) to consider what contributions they can make to inform Met Office's thinking on sourcing of the training programme. In order to receive an invite to the EME Supplier event, you will need to register your interest in this opportunity on the ProContract Portal (ProActis E-Tendering system) the link to this is attached below. You will be asked to provide the email addresses of the proposed attendees (2 Max per organisation) via the chat function on the ProContract portal once the date is live for the on-line event. Copy this link into your search engine and it will take you to the opportunity in the Proactis E-Tendering System: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=84f1ed6a-e645-f011-8138-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True Please register your interest by clicking the Expression of Interest (EOI) button and send us the names and email addresses of the attendees through the ProActis portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0521e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040321-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
15 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
15 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Met Office
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 3PB
Postcode Area
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH ENTERPRISE LIMITED

Further Information

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