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

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f0cc1389-4f1a-4617-bc91-f47d2a3aa412

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process for the project titled "Demand-led innovation for the Automotive sector Materials requirements in 2030 and beyond" has been completed. The buying organisation, UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED, has awarded a contract to RICARDO-AEA LIMITED. The procurement falls under the services category within the Research and development services and related consultancy services industry. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period is from 2nd October 2023 to 29th March 2024, with the tender period ending on 25th August 2023.

This awarded contract presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those involved in research and development services and consultancy within the automotive sector materials industry. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. By aligning innovation efforts with customer needs, businesses can contribute to enhancing the quality, performance, and sustainability of materials crucial for automotive manufacturing. The contract aims to drive demand-led innovation programmes that benefit both the foundation industries and the automotive sector, creating room for growth and collaboration within the industry.

## Notice

***** 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b5fa0cc-0b0d-47bb-9b27-1ec25714b8c5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2023 - 29 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,525 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1UH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RICARDO-AEA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Sep 2023 at 08:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b5fa0cc-0b0d-47bb-9b27-1ec25714b8c5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b5fa0cc-0b0d-47bb-9b27-1ec25714b8c5
  20th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bfbbd05c-393b-4b5f-bb87-6c401e8e0df9

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