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

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0521e1

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040321-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | £5,000,000 |
| Awards value | £5,000,000 |
| Contracts value | £5,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MET OFFICE |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX1 3PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Pinhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH ENTERPRISE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 1 May 2026 at 09:00 - AwardUpdate - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040321-2026
- 17 Feb 2026 at 11:24 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014206-2026
- 22 Dec 2025 at 12:22 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085360-2025
- 30 Sep 2025 at 15:31 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061033-2025
- 10 Jun 2025 at 10:46 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031208-2025
- 23 May 2025 at 11:05 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026119-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040321-2026
  1st May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014206-2026
  17th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085360-2025
  22nd December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061033-2025
  30th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031208-2025
  10th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026119-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15043

## Notice URLs

- http://www.reading.ac.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=84f1ed6a-e645-f011-8138-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=84f1ed6a-e645-f011-8138-005056b64545&p=cca2f054-f21a-e711-80dd-005056b64545
- https://www.csa-uk.com/mpage/csa-learning
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/
- https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/support/contract-research-and-consultancy

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