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title: "Met Office Foundation Op Met Programme (FOMP) LOT1 Co-Design & Development Call Off Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0676c7"
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# Met Office Foundation Op Met Programme (FOMP) LOT1 Co-Design & Development Call Off Contract

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0676c7

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## Summary

The Met Office, a central government public authority based in Exeter, has completed the procurement process for the "Met Office Foundation Operational Meteorology Programme (FOMP) LOT1 Co-Design & Development Call Off Contract". This contract involves co-designing and developing a work-based learning pathway for Operational Meteorologists. The programme aligns with Met Office strategic objectives and national accreditation requirements. The procurement method was selective, awarded under a framework, and the contract was signed on 29th May 2026. The Met Office collaborated with the University of Plymouth Enterprise Limited, headquartered in Plymouth, for this project. The contract's duration is from 29th May 2026 to 31st August 2026, with potential extensions until the end of the year to ensure continuity and completion of services.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in education and training services, particularly those with expertise in innovative programme development for governmental departments. The partnership with the Met Office highlights the potential for businesses to contribute to high-profile, impactful programmes that expand their portfolio and demonstrate their capability in delivering strategic initiatives. Companies specialising in educational service provision or those looking to enhance their footprint within public sector contracts would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar tenders, as this project emphasised innovation, strategic alignment, and future-facing development.

## Notice

The Supplier (University of Plymouth) will co-design and develop the Foundation Operational Meteorology Programme (FOMP) for the Met Office, delivering a future facing, work-based learning and development pathway for Operational Meteorologists. The flagship programme must be innovative, inclusive, and aligned with Met Office strategic objectives, and national accreditation requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057716-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Award under framework |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 May 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £400,000 |
| Contracts value | £400,000 |

## 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

- 18 Jun 2026 at 14:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057716-2026
- 27 Mar 2026 at 14:50 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028621-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057716-2026
  18th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028621-2026
  27th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/ocds-h6vhtk-0521e1
- 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

## Provenance

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