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

Name: Framework for Foundational learning and development programme in Operational Meteorology for the Met Office (FOMP)
Creator: Met Office
Published: 2026-05-01T09:00:16.000Z
License: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/

Met Office Published 1 May 2026 Find a Tender

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key details

Value	£5,000,000 (£6,000,000 inc. VAT)
Status	complete
Category (CPV)	80000000
Deadline	12 Nov 2025
Procedure	open
SME suitable	Yes
OCID	ocds-h6vhtk-0521e1

Awards (2)

This procurement was awarded to 1 suppliers. Values shown are per-award; the notice total is £5,000,000.

Supplier	Value	Date	Status
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH ENTERPRISE LIMITED	£5,000,000	15 Dec 2025	active
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH ENTERPRISE LIMITED	£400,000	27 Mar 2026	active

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.

documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061033-2025 , tenderNotice

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notice history

8 notices published against this procurement.

Published	Type	Regime	Notice
23 May 2025	Pipeline notice (UK1)	Procurement Act 2023	026119-2025
10 Jun 2025	Preliminary market engagement (UK2)	Procurement Act 2023	031208-2025
30 Sept 2025	Tender notice (UK4)	Procurement Act 2023	061033-2025
22 Dec 2025	Contract award (UK6)	Procurement Act 2023	085360-2025
17 Feb 2026	Contract details (UK7)	Procurement Act 2023	014206-2026
27 Mar 2026	Contract award (UK6)	Procurement Act 2023	028621-2026
1 May 2026	Contract details (UK7)	Procurement Act 2023	040321-2026
18 Jun 2026	Contract details (UK7)	Procurement Act 2023	057716-2026

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