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Consult on the participation of U18 and Adults at Risk in the highest levels of senior international high-performance sport, and the options available to policy makers to ensure a safe environment is provided.

THE UNITED KINGDOM SPORTS COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by The United Kingdom Sports Council, a central government public authority, focuses on consulting for safeguarding the participation of U18 athletes and adults at risk in high-level international sports. This tender, set in London with a procurement stage currently active, centres on the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services. The process follows an open competition procurement method, with interested parties required to submit their bids by 30th June 2025. Key documents for the tender became available on 30th May 2025, and the enquiry period concludes on 17th June 2025. The contract, valued at £50,000 gross, aims to align with UK Sport's Safe Sport Project and is expected to commence on 1st August 2025, extending until 31st March 2026, with possible renewal until 31st July 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in qualitative research, policy consultation, and child safeguarding within sports environments. Companies with expertise in dealing with sensitive topics, such as interviewing young athletes and understanding the nuances of elite sport participants' welfare, will find this project particularly relevant. The requirement for innovative engagement methods with athletes suggests that firms adept in creative and inclusive consultation practices stand to benefit. Additionally, those with prior experience in similar large-scale research projects focused on youth sports and safeguarding are well-suited to provide the necessary insights and recommendations, thereby supporting their prospects for business growth in the public sector consultancy space.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Consult on the participation of U18 and Adults at Risk in the highest levels of senior international high-performance sport, and the options available to policy makers to ensure a safe environment is provided.

Notice Description

The purpose of this consultation is to examine the breadth and experience of youth participation in the highest levels of elite international sport, and to make policy recommendations to ensure their safeguarding and welfare remains paramount. reas for consultation should include: * The breadth of athletes for which competing in senior top level international sport as a minor, is commonplace. * For the purposes of this project, we are looking to explore athlete's experiences at, but not limited to, Olympic Games, Paralympic Games, Commonwealth Games, World Cups/Championships, European Championships, overseas training camps. * The current measures in place to support and protect these individuals as they engage with such experiences. * Identification of key risks * Recommendations for risk mitigation and potential levels of support which should be put in place. * The level of time commitment to training to compete at international competition and for participation on their World Class Programme. Methodology Whilst there is not a fixed view on the methodology which should be used, a solely quantitative approach is unlikely to provide the richness of insight required. Therefore, we would expect qualitative methods to be deployed either solely or as part of a mixed methods approach. We welcome suggestions on the optimal approach to this project. Sample We anticipate the research will explore the experiences of those competing whilst U18 (both current and retired), their families and support staff, with a focus on early specialisation sports (e.g. Aquatics, Gymnastics, Ski & Snowboard, Skateboarding). Areas to consider: * Differences across Olympic and Paralympic sports * Any circumstances which may increase an athlete's risk e.g. family circumstances. * Any differences within demographics * Experience at international competitions * Are experiences at competition with anti-doping as expected and sufficiently supported? * Cost implications of widening this research to U25s. * Alignment with UK Sport's Safe Sport Project - undertaken by an independent project lead, to consult partners and set out recommendations on how we - as a system- could fundamentally reshape the culture, functions and services underpinning the provision of safe sport in the future. The selected supplier will be expected to align with the findings from this work to ensure no duplication of work and to understand the landscape of work which has taken place. Risks: Appointed supplier needs to have demonstrable experience in interviewing young people and dealing with sensitive topics with a clear understanding that the safeguarding of the research participants is top priority. Athlete recruitment: we welcome innovative suggestions on how we may engage with our athletes to ensure the optimum breadth of insight, especially those who may not engage with traditional survey methods. Key Deliverables: * Establish a relevant body of evidence, taking into consideration the professional sporting landscape alongside Olympic and Paralympic sports. * Identify key source information required and stakeholder groups for consultation * Design and deliver an appropriate consultation process, with the youth athlete voice at the heart and detail of the optimal engagement strategy for this cohort. * Deliver a report of findings with policy recommendations. Timeframe This research is related to the Whyte Review recommendations and therefore is a priority piece of work.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extension could be made if there are delays due to athlete availability for consultation or if identified from the outset that a supplier requires additional time

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0528f4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028681-2025
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,667 Under £100K
Lots Value
£41,667 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNITED KINGDOM SPORTS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@uksport.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Further Information

Notice Documents

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