Buyer Name: Met Office
Buyer Address: Met Office, Exeter, UKK43, EX1 3PB, United Kingdom
Contact Email: procurement.enquiries@metoffice.gov.uk
DN776644 Framework for Foundational learning and development programme in Operational Meteorology for the Met Office (FOMP)
Buyer Contact Info
Status
complete
complete
Procedure
open
open
Value
5000000.0 GBP
5000000.0 GBP
Published
22 Dec 2025, 12:22
22 Dec 2025, 12:22
Deadline
n/a
n/a
Contract Start
02 Feb 2026, 00:00
02 Feb 2026, 00:00
Contract End
01 Feb 2030, 23:59
01 Feb 2030, 23:59
Category
n/a
n/a
CPV
80000000 - Education and training services
80000000 - Education and training services
Region
n/a
n/a
Awarded To
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH ENTERPRISE LIMITED
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH ENTERPRISE LIMITED
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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.
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Opportunity Context
Lots
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Awards
Award Title: DN776644 - Foundation Operational Meteorology Programme (FOMP) - Framework for Foundational learning and development
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