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

Published facts

What the notice says

Buyer

Met Office

Published status

complete

Latest release reference

040321-2026

CPV codes

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) codes: 80000000

Published tags

awardUpdate, contractUpdate

Latest record Bidwake loaded from this source

27 Aug 2026

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.

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1. Planning notice observed

   23 May 2025

   Latest variant observed by Bidwake on 16 Jul 2026.

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   Record references

   Release reference

   026119-2025

   Published tags

   planning

2. Planning notice observed

   10 Jun 2025

   Latest variant observed by Bidwake on 16 Jul 2026.

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   Record references

   Release reference

   031208-2025

   Published tags

   planning

3. Tender notice observed

   30 Sept 2025

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   Record references

   Release reference

   061033-2025

   Published tags

   tender

4. Award notice observed

   22 Dec 2025

   Latest variant observed by Bidwake on 16 Jul 2026.

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Awards and suppliers

Published award and contract facts

• DN776644 - Foundation Operational Meteorology Programme (FOMP) - Framework for Foundational learning and development

  Buyer: Met OfficeSupplier: University of Plymouth Enterprise Limited

  End date in notice

  1 Feb 2030Date from the linked contract

  Value shown in notice

  £5,000,000Value from the linked contract

  Official source

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  • This figure comes from the linked contract record. Overall totals continue to use the separately published award value.

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  Source

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  Award or lot reference

  1

Related evidence

Published terms and linked processes

• Renewal information is statedLot 1Published 10 Jun 2025.Open supporting notice 031208-2025

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