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Fortran programming language training

MET OFFICE

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09 Jan 2026 at 17:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, a UK central government public authority located in Exeter, recently completed a procurement process for the provision of a specialised Fortran programming language training course. This contract, awarded to The University of Edinburgh, falls under the 'services' category, specifically in education and training. The procurement method used was direct, below threshold, and without competition. The contract was awarded on 9th January 2026, with the training scheduled to occur between 16th and 18th February 2026. The awarded contract has a gross value of £16,560 for work to be delivered within the UKK region of the United Kingdom.

This contract offers significant business growth potential for institutions specialising in niche programming language training, with an emphasis on direct procurement engagements with governmental bodies. Organisations that excel in providing high-quality, specialised educational services, particularly within the Fortran programming environment, would find such opportunities well-aligned with their capabilities. Given the direct procurement approach with no competitive process, businesses with established reputations and relationships in this field stand the best chance of securing similar future contracts.

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Notice Title

Fortran programming language training

Notice Description

Training course to deliver a specialised training for Fortran programming language.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060346
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002059-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 18 Feb 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.enquiries@metoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 3PB
Post Town
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

THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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