DN776644 Framework for Foundational learning and development programme in Operational Meteorology for the Met Office (FOMP)
Estimated value
—
Awarded value
£5.0m
Suppliers
1
Lots
2
Published
22 Dec 2025
Description
FOMP is a Single Supplier Framework for up to a maximum of four years with the value up to £5,000,000 (excl. VAT). The Met Office is seeking to contract with a single organisation to help co-develop and co-deliver a foundational Operational Meteorology training programme through this single supplier Framework. The selected organisation will collaborate on course design and ongoing delivery, ensuring alignment with Met Office standards and requirements. This procurement aims to create an innovative, flexible, and inclusive learning and development programme that prepares meteorologists for future operational needs by building essential skills and meeting business and stakeholder expectations.
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.
Awarded value
£5.0m
Award date
15 Dec 2025
Contract start
02 Feb 2026
Contract end
01 Feb 2030
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 |
Awarded suppliers· 1 supplier
Awarded 15 Dec 2025 · Contract period 02 Feb 2026 — 01 Feb 2030
Total lots
2
Awarded
2
Estimated total
£5.0m
Awarded total
£5.0m
Co-design and co-development of the programme curriculum
Start
02 Feb 2026
End
01 Feb 2030
Estimated
£400k
CPV
Co-delivery of the programme curriculum
Start
02 Feb 2026
End
01 Feb 2030
Estimated
£4.6m
CPV
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