Award

Customer Research Surveys

KARBON HOMES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Feb 2026 at 15:28

Tender

02 Dec 2025 at 09:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Customer Research Surveys" is being spearheaded by Karbon Homes, a sub-central government public authority based in Newcastle, United Kingdom. The procurement is classified under the services category and involves customer satisfaction surveys. The award stage for this tender has been completed with MEL RESEARCH LIMITED, a Birmingham-based SME, named as the supplier. The contract, valued at £330,000, is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and will run until 31st March 2029, with the option for two 12-month extensions. The surveys will cover regions in both the UKC and UKE locales, and the contract was conducted through an open procedure, signifying competitive transparency during the tender process.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research services to gain valuable contracts that can enhance business growth. Firms with expertise in customer experience frameworks, particularly those adept at conducting varied survey types—including perception and transactional surveys—are well-suited to compete. The project not only provides financial rewards but also offers businesses the chance to establish a strong partnership with a prominent public authority like Karbon Homes, further establishing their credibility and footprint in the industry.

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Notice Title

Customer Research Surveys

Notice Description

Karbon Group are looking for an experienced research agency to deliver the customer survey element of Karbon's Customer Experience Framework (CEF). Karbon Group consists of Karbon Association including Byker Community Trust (BCT) and subsidiaries 54North Homes (54NH) and Leazes Homes. Karbon Group also provides services to other landlords (i.e. almshouses) as well as to Keelman Homes via our cost sharing vehicle, both of which is part of this tender. Several customer survey types and methodologies make up our Customer Experience Framework: * Perception surveys (Tenant Satisfaction Measures and Pulse) * Transactional surveys (service specific following a transaction) * Occasional ad hoc research surveys

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ec7b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009569-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79342311 - Customer satisfaction survey

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£330,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£330,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£330,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KARBON HOMES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@karbonhomes.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASLE
Postcode
NE12 8EG
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Longbenton & Benton
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEL RESEARCH

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