# Demand-led innovation for the Automotive sector Materials requirements in 2030 and beyond

> Contract award record from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED](/buyers/uk-shared-business-services-limited/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: [RICARDO-AEA LIMITED](/contract-winners/ricardo-aea/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £70,525
- Award date: 15 September 2023
- Published: 20 September 2023
- Contract start: 2 October 2023
- Contract end: 29 March 2024
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 4b5fa0cc-0b0d-47bb-9b27-1ec25714b8c5-681950
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f0cc1389-4f1a-4617-bc91-f47d2a3aa412

## Description

\*\*\*\*\* THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION \*\*\*\*\* This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS RM6126 Research & Insights DPS Brief Description of Requirement A Demand-led innovation programme can help to align the innovation efforts of various industries with the needs and demands of customers or end-users\. These programs typically focus on addressing specific challenges or opportunities in the market\. The foundation industries, which include sectors like metals, chemicals, cement, glass, ceramics, and paper, form the backbone of industrial production and infrastructure development\. They provide essential materials and components that are vital to various sectors, including automotive manufacturing\. The automotive sector relies heavily on the foundation industries for materials like steel, aluminium, plastics, rubber, and various chemicals\. Innovations in the foundation industries can have a direct impact on the automotive sector by improving the quality, performance, and sustainability of these materials\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b5fa0cc-0b0d-47bb-9b27-1ec25714b8c5-681950)