Consultation on safeguarding U18 elite athletes for UK Sport.
UK Sport seeks a supplier to conduct a consultation on youth participation in elite international sport, focusing on safeguarding and welfare of athletes under 18. The research will explore experiences of U18 athletes competing at top-level events like Olympic and Paralympic Games, using qualitative or mixed methods. The supplier must have demonstrable experience interviewing young people on sensitive topics and ensure participant safeguarding. Key deliverables include a report with policy recommendations, aligned with UK Sport's Safe Sport Project. The timeframe is urgent due to its link to the Whyte Review.