Scope
Reference
DN776644
Description
The Met Office wishes to commission a Single Supplier Framework using the Open Procedure 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 or consortium group to help co-develop and co-deliver a foundational Operational Meteorology training programme through this single supplier framework. The selected supplier will have the flexibility to subcontract elements of the programme as necessary to ensure the highest quality and efficiency in delivery. The selected organisation will collaborate on course design and ongoing delivery, ensuring alignment with Met Office standards and requirements.
This Agreement 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.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £5,000,000 excluding VAT
- £6,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 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
Lot constraints
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:
Met Office are looking for a single supplier to provide both Lots.
Lot Lot 1 (was 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 value (estimated)
- £400,000 excluding VAT
- £480,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
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.
Lot value (estimated)
- £4,600,000 excluding VAT
- £5,520,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Price Evaluation (25%)
Bidders have been provided with a Fictitious Scenario for FOMP Tender. The pricing evaluation for the fictitious scenario will count for 20% of the price evaluation.
Bidders are also asked to provide day rates for four different grades of staffing. Day rates are to be based on 7.5 hours/day and must include all overheads and fees. The day rates will be capped rates for the Framework (Subject to the provisions of the terms and conditions). The four grades of staffing day rates will be added together to make a total and this total will be calculated relationally against the lowest total price then weighted.
This day rate total evaluation ( 5% )
All prices should be in GBP (£), exclusive of VAT.
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot Lot 1 (was 1). Co-design and co-development of the programme curriculum
Lot Lot 2. Co-delivery of the programme curriculum
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
29 October 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
12 November 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Please access the Tender documents and submit your Bid via the ProContract system:
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
17 December 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Ability | Quality | 65% |
| Commercial | Price | 25% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
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