Met Office Communications Framework

Met Office

Published: Jun 18, 2026

Updated: Jun 23, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a framework agreement contract in the media and communication and information and communication technology sectors, with a focus on Public Relations. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 1.0 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 framework agreement in the media and communication sector. Framework agreements establish terms for recurring procurement over a defined period. Selected firms are called upon as needs arise, making this a longer-term engagement opportunity. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

Link to the opportunity to register your interest and download the information relating to the PME (Copy this link into the search engine to take you to the opportunity): https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=5b508e02-4c6a-f111-813c-005056b64545&p=cca2f054-f21a-e711-80dd-005056b64545 The Met Office has commenced market engagement activities to inform its approach to sourcing a new Framework for Communications. The Met Office is seeking suppliers who we can work with to help us deliver impactful, innovative, cost-effective and on-brand campaigns and communications related projects. Our ambition is that we can be much more agile in bringing on board suppliers, agencies and specialists for short-term projects and campaigns - making it quicker, easier and simpler for us and you. It is the intention to procure this requirement via an Open Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23). The proposed structure of the framework is split into four Lots: Lot 1 - THINK: Communications Strategy, Campaigns and Reputation Lot 2 - MAKE: Content, Studio and Technical Delivery Lot 3 - IDENTITY: Brand, Identity and Experience Lot 4 - DELIVER: Events and Engagement Delivery Note: Suppliers can bid for a single lot or multiple lots. The total estimated value of the framework is £1,000,000, covering all four Lots over a 4-year period. Supplier Engagement Event A virtual supplier engagement event will be held as follows: Date: 5th August 2026 Time: 13:30 - 15:00 Location: Microsoft Teams This session will provide an opportunity for suppliers to contribute to the development of the Met Office's approach to sourcing these capabilities. The event will primarily consist of: A presentation outlining current thinking A Q&A session A briefing on next steps Attendance Registration Suppliers interested in attending must register via the Proactis portal, providing: Attendee name(s) Email address(es) Please note that attendance is limited to a maximum of two representatives per organisation. Please confirm attendance by 31st July 2026 12 Noon.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on June 18, 2026. Last refreshed 2 days ago. Reference: 057499-2026. 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 057499-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

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 Framework agreement contract in the Media & Communications sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £1,000,000 - £1,000,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

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.