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    ContractsMet Office Foundation Operational Meteorology Programme - Co-Design and Development
    Awarded contract

    Met Office Foundation Operational Meteorology Programme - Co-Design and Development

    Awarded
    £400k
    Published 18 Jun 2026

    Co-design and develop an innovative work-based learning programme for operational meteorologists aligned with Met Office strategic goals and national accreditation standards.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· EnglandPublished 18 Jun 2026· 4 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £400k
    Published 18 Jun 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £400,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Education & Training
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      England

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • UP
      UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH ENTERPRISE LIMITED
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 4 months ago.

    18 June 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    The Met Office seeks a supplier to co-design and develop an innovative, inclusive Foundation Operational Meteorology Programme (FOMP) that creates a future-facing, work-based learning and development pathway for operational meteorologists. The programme must align with Met Office strategic objectives and meet national accreditation requirements. This is a significant opportunity to shape professional development in operational meteorology by creating a flagship programme that combines practical work-based learning with formal educational standards. The successful supplier will work collaboratively with the Met Office to ensure the programme is engaging, accessible, and prepares meteorologists for current and emerging operational challenges.

    Track record

    5 awards · 4 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In education training, MET OFFICE has awarded 5 contracts to 4 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH ENTERPRISE LIMITED2× · 40%
    2. THE KNOWLEDGE ACADEMY LIMITED1× · 20%
    3. AGAR Management Consultancy Ltd1× · 20%
    4. lean advantage ltd1× · 20%

    Across education training, the most active winners are SHANNON TRUST, QA Ltd, FAREPORT TRAINING ORGANISATION LIMITED — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-0676c7

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