Tender

Creative Services

KARBON HOMES

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Tender

04 Feb 2026 at 10:09

Summary of the contracting process

Karbon Homes, a public authority in the sub-central government category located in Newcastle, United Kingdom, has initiated an open tender process seeking a supplier for "Creative Services". This procurement falls within the services category, notably covering digital printing and print finishing services, and aims at appointing an agency to enhance Karbon's brand through creative design and media production. The estimated contract value amounts to £1,100,000 and will cover services across both print and digital platforms. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 11th March 2026, and the contract is planned to commence on 1st April 2026, lasting until 31st March 2031, with potential extensions.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for creative agencies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with experience in branding and media production. The winning supplier will collaborate directly with Karbon Homes' in-house teams on various creative projects, ensuring consistent branding and effective audience engagement. Businesses equipped with expertise in delivering high-quality, innovative design solutions, alongside the capability to understand and align with client values, will find this tender an ideal growth opportunity. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, inviting competitive submissions and allowing electronic submissions to facilitate participation. The evaluation will weigh quality and commercial viability indicators to ensure the best partner is chosen to enhance Karbon's brand footprint.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06467a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009802-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

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