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The Met Office Delivery Partnership Framework has been set up by the organisation to support its ‘Strategic Actions’, including developing and nurturing capability partnerships, delivering a Common Met Office Data Platform, exploiting the future of data sciences and taking a common approach to customer data services. Thirty three suppliers have been accepted onto the £30m Framework, which runs for four years. 

Made Tech, along with nine other suppliers, has been awarded a place on Lot 2 of the Framework, which deals with application design development and support. This Lot covers the Met Office’s full software delivery lifecycle, including identifying where improvements can be made, sourcing and implementing solutions and maintaining these once in place. 

The Met Office is the national meteorological service for the UK, providing critical weather services and world-leading climate science. With the organisation being based in Exeter, winning a place on the Delivery Partnership Framework will enable Made Tech to bid for more public sector contracts in the South West region, where it is already working with organisations including HMRC and NHS Gloucestershire. 

Currently looking to increase its workforce at its Bristol office, the potential of more business opportunities will allow Made Tech to continue to grow its presence in the South West, bringing more jobs and opportunities to the area.

Robin Wyles, South West and Wales Market Principal at Made Tech, said: “The South West has quickly become a main hub of operations for us since moving into the region in early 2020. It is home to key public bodies that are looking to enhance their digital capabilities, as well as the people, talent and infrastructure that can provide these services, making it an ideal location for Made Tech to help foster public sector innovation. 

“This is why we are delighted to have been accepted onto the Met Office Delivery Partnership Framework and welcome the opportunity to be working with such an important organisation based in the South West. We can’t wait to start helping them to deliver innovative services that benefit people and businesses across the country, as well as bringing further jobs and investment into the region as we continue to grow.”

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Robin, who is from Bath, will be responsible for the delivery of specialist technology services to Made Tech’s customers in the South West and Wales, including the Driving and Vehicles Licencing Association (DVLA) and NHS Gloucestershire. 

He takes on his new position as Made Tech is rapidly expanding its presence in the South West and Wales. Earlier this year the company announced that it was looking to hire 25 people in these regions, in addition to the 70 people it already employs, and is now looking to add to that number. 

Robin has extensive experience working in technology and the public sector. Working as a principal technologist at Made Tech, he led on key projects with HMRC and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, while during his time at online print and design company MOO he oversaw the company’s technology expansion, scaling the tech workforce from 30 to over 100 people. 

Commenting on his appointment, Robin Wyles said: “As many public sector organisations continue their journey through digital transformation, having access to the right expertise that can help guide them through this process is vital. The South West and Wales have a wealth of talented individuals that have the skills to provide the technical, delivery, product and user-centred design services needed to optimise the digital transformation process.   

“I look forward to helping Made Tech further make an impact on the South West and Wales and to making a marked contribution to the public sector, the people and the economy in these regions.”

Rory MacDonald, CEO at Made Tech said: “Robin has demonstrated during his time at Made Tech that he has the knowledge, skills and capability to play an invaluable role in driving digital service delivery in the South West and Wales. 

“As someone from the South West he understands the technology, people and public sector of the area and we have no doubt that he will help us continue our growth in the region and beyond.”

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