Scope
Reference
DN776644
Description
The FOMP (Foundation OpMet Programme) will be a Framework for a foundational learning and development programme in operational meteorology for the Met Office. The FOMP Framework aims to identify a single supplier with which the Met Office can co-design and co-deliver a new L& D programme for operational meteorologists based on the defined competencies and learning outcomes.
The initial requirement will be for the co-development and co-design of the training course between the Met Office and the successful party. Subsequent call offs will be for the training courses as per Met Office requirements. It is anticipated there will be a minimum of one cohort of training per annum through the Framework.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £3,000,000 excluding VAT
- £3,600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 February 2026 to 1 February 2029
- Possible extension to 1 February 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80500000 - Training services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
2 July 2025
Engagement process description
The Framework for Foundational Learning and Development Programme in Operational Meteorology for the Met Office (FOMP) will be a single supplier Framework up to the value of £3,600,000 including VAT. The duration of Framework is 3+1 years.
The EME will be a virtual supplier event on MS Teams taking place on 3rd July 2025 at 13:00 - 15:00 BST.
The EME Supplier event will be an opportunity for attendees (Max. 2 people per organisation) to consider what contributions they can make to inform Met Office's thinking on sourcing of the training programme.
In order to receive an invite to the EME Supplier event, you will need to register your interest in this opportunity on the ProContract Portal (ProActis E-Tendering system) the link to this is attached below. You will be asked to provide the email addresses of the proposed attendees (2 Max per organisation) via the chat function on the ProContract portal once the date is live for the on-line event.
Copy this link into your search engine and it will take you to the opportunity in the Proactis E-Tendering System:
Please register your interest by clicking the Expression of Interest (EOI) button and send us the names and email addresses of the attendees through the ProActis portal.
Contracting authority
Met Office
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVZW-3234-DTLY
Met Office
Exeter
EX1 3PB
United Kingdom
Region: UKK43 - Devon CC
Organisation type: Public authority - central government