Met Office

Delivery Partnership Framework Two

Main contract details

Opportunity Id
DN775355
Title
Delivery Partnership Framework Two
Categories
72000000-5 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Description
Delivery Partnership Framework (DPF 2) will be a mechanism to facilitate agility and innovation in the Met Office through a compliant and flexible commercial construct. DPF 2 is intended to support the development of future technology solutions to deliver Met Office services through the full product lifecycle.

DPF2 is a 4 year closed framework made up of the following lots:

Lot 1 Data Platform
We are looking to onboard Suppliers that can support our ambition with our strategic Products and Services Data Platform and its extended ecosystem.
This lot cannot be accessed by SME organisations.

Lot 1a Data Platform SME (contract value up to 1M)
We are looking to onboard Suppliers that can support our ambition with our strategic Products and Services Data Platform and its extended ecosystem.
This Lot is restricted to SME organisations and a value threshold will apply.

Lot 2 Customer Enablement Platform
We are looking to onboard Suppliers that will support our exploitation of our existing ServiceNow platform and its extended ecosystem.
This lot cannot be accessed by SME organisations.

Lot 2a Customer Enablement Platform SME (contract value up to 1M)
We are looking to onboard Suppliers that will support our exploitation of our existing ServiceNow platform and its extended ecosystem.
This Lot is restricted to SME organisations and a value threshold will apply.

Lot 3 Secure Services
This Lot will require an additional higher-security-clearance to cover specific requirements in relation to Defence.
This Lot has the potential to award work at above OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE classifications.

Lot 4 Applications
This Lot will provide access to Suppliers that support a wide range of applications within Products and Services that support all existing customers. These cover a wide variety of development technologies and systems (encompassing development, support and full lifecycle provision) that are delivered through Bronze, Silver and Gold Service Levels.

Region(s) of supply
United Kingdom
Estimated value
N/A
Keywords
Defence, Technology, ServiceNow, Snowflake

Key dates

Estimated contract dates
Start date
01/04/2026
End date
31/03/2034

Expression of interest window

From 20/01/2026 12:00 to 05/03/2026 12:00

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Contact details

Buyer
Met Office
Contact
Jason Malpas
Email
jason.malpas@metoffice.gov.uk
Telephone
07979 677029
Address
Fitzroy Road
Exeter
Devon
EX1 3PB
United Kingdom

Attachments

01 DPF2 Tender_Pack_Cover_Letter.pdf 175 KB
02 DPF2_Tender_Pack.pdf 637 KB
Appendix 1A Procurement Specific Questionnaire.docx 174 KB
Appendix 1B Down Select Questions Common Lots.docx 48 KB
Appendix 1C Down Select Questions Lot 3 Only.docx 50 KB
Appendix 2 DPF2 Evaluation Methodology.pdf 375 KB
Appendix 3 Technical_Response Lot 1.docx 66 KB
Appendix 3 Technical_Response Lot 1A.docx 65 KB
Appendix 3 Technical_Response Lot 2.docx 66 KB
Appendix 3 Technical_Response Lot 2A.docx 65 KB
Appendix 3 Technical_Response Lot 3.docx 67 KB
Appendix 3 Technical_Response Lot 4.docx 66 KB
Appendix 4 DPF2 Pricing Schedule.xlsx 333 KB
Appendix 6 DPF2 Security Criteria Quick Reference Guide.xlsx 30 KB
Appendix 7 Delivery Partner Framework Two RFI Questionnaire_final.docx 86 KB
Appendix 7 DN775355 - DPF2 - PME - Virtual Supplier Event _Summarised transcript.docx 89 KB
Appendix 7 DPF2 PME presentation questions and answers.docx 30 KB
Appendix 7 DSIT CAB Condition- Market Udate Communication.docx 134 KB
Appendix 7 Lotting Query Text.docx 28 KB
Appendix 7 Met Office Delivery Partnership Framework - Preliminary Market Engagement - Virtual Supplier Event.pptx 6 MB
Appendix 7 Second lotting feedback query.docx 28 KB
DPF2 Call Off Award Form (Final).docx 75 KB
DPF2 Call Off Core Terms (Final).docx 111 KB
DPF2 Call Off Schedule 01 Definitions (Final).docx 132 KB
DPF2 Call Off Schedule 02 Specification (Final).docx 49 KB
DPF2 Call Off Schedule 03 Charges (Final).docx 57 KB
DPF2 Call Off Schedule 05 Commercially Sensitive Information (Final).docx 37 KB
DPF2 Call Off Schedule 06 Intellectual Property Rights (Final).docx 97 KB
DPF2 Call Off Schedule 07 Staff Transfer (Final).docx 160 KB
DPF2 Call Off Schedule 08 Implementation Plan and Testing (Final).docx 97 KB
DPF2 Call Off Schedule 10 Performance Levels (Final).docx 53 KB
DPF2 Call Off Schedule 11 Continuous Improvement (Final).docx 37 KB
DPF2 Call Off Schedule 12 Benchmarking (Final).docx 67 KB
DPF2 Call Off Schedule 13 Contract Management (Final).docx 48 KB
DPF2 Call Off Schedule 14 Business Continuity (Final).docx 50 KB
DPF2 Call Off Schedule 16 Security (Final).docx 200 KB
DPF2 Call Off Schedule 18 Prompt Payment (Final).docx 41 KB
DPF2 Call Off Schedule 20 Processing Data (Final).docx 162 KB
DPF2 Call Off Schedule 21 Variation (Final).docx 39 KB
DPF2 Call Off Schedule 22 Insurance Requirements (Final).docx 50 KB
DPF2 Call Off Schedule 23 Guarantee (Final).docx 57 KB
DPF2 Call Off Schedule 24 Financial Difficulties (Final).docx 60 KB
DPF2 Call Off Schedule 25 Rectification Plan (Final).docx 36 KB
DPF2 Call Off Schedule 26 Sustainability (Final).docx 58 KB
DPF2 Call Off Schedule 27 Key Subcontractors (Final).docx 41 KB
DPF2 Call Off Schedule 28 ICT Services (Final).docx 65 KB
DPF2 Call Off Schedule 28A Agile Development (Final).docx 59 KB
DPF2 Call Off Schedule 29 Key Supplier Staff (Final).docx 42 KB
DPF2 Call Off Schedule 30 Exit Management (Final).docx 87 KB
DPF2 Call Off Schedule 31 Met Office Specific Terms (Final).docx 113 KB
DPF2 Call Off SOW Template Form (Final).docx 51 KB
DPF2 Framework Agreement (Final).docx 437 KB