Framework for Foundational learning and development programme in Operational Meteorology for the Met Office (FOMP)
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Awarded value
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Suppliers
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Lots
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Published
17 Feb 2026
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 £5 million (excl. VAT). Services will be delivered under flexible call‑off arrangements to allow adaptation to evolving training needs.
Scope
- Reference
- DN776644
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 02 Feb 2026 to 01 Feb 2030
- CPV classifications
- 80000000
- Contract locations
- UK, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Ability | — | quality | 65.00% |
| Social Value | — | quality | 10.00% |
| Commercial | — | price | 25.00% |
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Open procedure
Award details
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
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Award date
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Lots · 2 total
Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.
| Lot | Title | Est. value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Co-design and co-development of the programme curriculum | £400k | complete |
| Lot 2 | Co-delivery of the programme curriculum | £4.6m | complete |