Framework for Foundational learning and development programme in Operational Meteorology for the Met Office (FOMP)
About This Opportunity
education & training supply contract awarded in United Kingdom: Framework for. By Met Office. Awarded to UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH ENTERPRISE (GBP 5.0M, Jan 2026).
This is a supplies contract in the education and training sector, with a focus on Vocational Training. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 5.0 million.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the education and training sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
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.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on February 17, 2026. Last refreshed 6 days ago. Reference: 014206-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Met Office
Met Office has issued 176 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 3 currently open and 167 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Information & Communication Technology, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: June 18, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 014206-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH ENTERPRISE LIMITED. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Met Office in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Supplies contract in the Education & Training sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH ENTERPRISE LIMITED was awarded the contract for £5,000,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
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