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Creative Services

Karbon Homes

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

20 May 2026 at 09:14

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

22 Apr 2026 at 17:55

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

04 Feb 2026 at 10:09

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the project titled "Creative Services" was led by Karbon Homes, a public authority operating within the sub-central government sector of the United Kingdom. The procurement involves the provision of high-quality creative, design, and brand services, including photography and video production, to support the Karbon Group's communications and marketing efforts. Located in Newcastle, the procurement followed an open procedure and was at the award stage as of 20 May 2026. Notable dates within this process include the start of the contract on 22 May 2026, extending to 30 April 2031, with potential further renewals. The procurement falls under the services category, with a focus on digital printing services, and involved multiple delivery locations across the UKC and UKE regions.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities for agencies and studios specialising in design and creative services, which can effectively understand and communicate the unique values of Karbon Homes. Ideal candidates are those familiar with delivering consistent, engaging, and accessible designs aligned with organisational messaging. SMEs can particularly benefit given the project's open procedure preference, allowing smaller businesses to compete alongside larger ones. Businesses well-suited to this tender are those with a strong track record in digital and print creative services, demonstrating the ability to collaborate with internal marketing teams to produce diverse outputs. The estimated gross contract value is £1,170,000, underpinning potential financial growth for successful bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Creative Services

Notice Description

Karbon Homes are looking to appoint a supplier to support the development and delivery of high-quality creative, design and brand services, along with ad hoc photography and video production across the entirety of the Karbon Group. We're looking for an agency or studio with a deep understanding of our organisation, our values and audiences, and can bring our messaging to life through consistent, engaging and accessible design. On a retained basis, the supplier with work closely with our in-house Communications and Marketing Team, as well as our Sales, Lettings and Customer Care Team, to deliver a range of in-house creative outputs across both print and digital services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06467a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046045-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79811000 - Digital printing services

79821000 - Print finishing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,197,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,170,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
22 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Karbon Homes
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASLE
Postcode
NE12 8EG
Postcode Area
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

THE WORKS DESIGN AND PRINT LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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