Scope
Reference
DN776644
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.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Lot Lot 1. Co-design and co-development of the programme curriculum
Description
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)
Lot Lot 2. Co-delivery of the programme curriculum
Description
The successful supplier will co-deliver the training programme co-designed in Lot 1 with the Met Office over future years.
Framework
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
The FOMP Framework will operate as a single‑supplier framework agreement, through which all services will be commissioned via individual Call‑Off Contracts. The FOMP Framework is established in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. Call‑Off Contracts are awarded directly to the Supplier using the core terms and pricing mechanism set out in the Framework. Pricing under the Framework will be a fixed‑price model, with all rates remaining fixed for the full Framework Period. For each Call‑Off, the Met Office may refine and specify its detailed requirements-such as scope, deliverables, timelines and the application of the established pricing mechanism-in order to finalise the Call‑Off Contract, provided that such refinement remains within the parameters, core terms and pricing provisions defined in the Framework.
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Contract 1. Framework for Foundational learning and development programme in Operational Meteorology for the Met Office (FOMP)
Lots
Lot Lot 1. Co-design and co-development of the programme curriculum
Lot Lot 2. Co-delivery of the programme curriculum
Supplier
Contract value
- £5,000,000 excluding VAT
- £6,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
20 January 2026
Contract dates
- 2 February 2026 to 1 February 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH ENTERPRISE LIMITED
- Companies House: 03707827
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQCM-4775-BCGP
University Of Plymouth, 17a Portland Villas
Plymouth
PL4 8AA
United Kingdom
Email: contractresearch.consulting@plymouth.ac.uk
Website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/support/contract-research-and-consultancy
Region: UKK41 - Plymouth
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Framework for Foundational learning and development programme in Operational Meteorology for the Met Office (FOMP)
Contracting authority
Met Office
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVZW-3234-DTLY
Met Office
Exeter
EX1 3PB
United Kingdom
Email: procurement.enquiries@metoffice.gov.uk
Website: https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/
Region: UKK43 - Devon CC
Organisation type: Public authority - central government