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Framework for Foundational learning and development programme in Operational Meteorology for the Met Office (FOMP)

Met Office · Central government

In brief

Met Office awarded training and education work to University of Plymouth Enterprise Limited on 20 January 2026.

It is a framework worth up to £5,000,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 4 years, starting 2 February 2026.

It is split into 2 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

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.

Lots

LotTradeValue
Co-design and co-development of the programme curriculum
2 February 2026 to 1 February 2030
What this lot covers

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)

Training, Education services£400,000
Co-delivery of the programme curriculum
2 February 2026 to 1 February 2030
What this lot covers

The successful supplier will co-deliver the training programme co-designed in Lot 1 with the Met Office over future years.

Training, Education services£4,600,000

Who won

WinnerLotValueDates
University of Plymouth Enterprise LimitedCo-design and co-development of the programme curriculum, Co-delivery of the programme curriculum£5,000,000
Awarded 15 December 2025
2 February 2026 to 1 February 2030

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 061033-2025
  2. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 085360-2025
  3. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 014206-2026
  4. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 040321-2026

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From notice 061033-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 30 September 2025, last updated 1 May 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.