Scope
Reference
DN776644
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.
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.
Contract 1. DN776644 - Foundation Operational Meteorology Programme (FOMP) - Framework for Foundational learning and development
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
Award decision date
15 December 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
17 December 2025
Standstill period
- End: 6 January 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
12 January 2026
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
Information about tenders
Lot Lot 1. Co-design and co-development of the programme curriculum
- 3 tenders received
- 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 2 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Unsuccessful suppliers
Lot Lot 2. Co-delivery of the programme curriculum
- 3 tenders received
- 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 2 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Unsuccessful suppliers
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Suppliers
CSA (SERVICES) LTD
- Companies House: 05055685
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTCJ-7542-JCBG
2 Esh Plaza
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE13 9BA
United Kingdom
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
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. DN776644 - Foundation Operational Meteorology Programme (FOMP) - Framework for Foundational learning and development
UNIVERSITY OF READING
- Companies House: RC000665
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCDD-8171-GCYQ
Whiteknights, PO Box 217
Reading
RG6 6AH
United Kingdom
Website: http://www.reading.ac.uk
Region: UKJ11 - Berkshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
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