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Activity Alliance research tender: ADAS Children and Young People 

We are seeking a research partner or agency to support us in delivering an Annual Disability and Activity Survey to children and young people and their respective parents or caregivers. The survey aims to understand how disabled young people belong in sports and activity. The deadline for proposals is Friday 19 June 2026.  

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Activity Alliance is a national charity and leading voice for disabled people in sport and activity. Our vision is a future where all disabled people feel they belong in sports and activities.

We work with disabled people and an alliance of committed partners, to embed inclusive practices and change attitudes. Since 2019, we have conducted an Annual Disability and Activity Survey, providing valuable insights into how disabled adults experience sports and activity and the barriers that prevent greater levels of activity.

This year, we aim to conduct an annual survey with children and young people and their respective parents or caregivers. This would be the first year we conduct the Annual Disability and Activity Survey with young people.

The aim is to build on existing insights around young disabled people’s lived experiences and explore intersectional trends that highlight inequalities in opportunity, access and belonging in sports and activity. 

Who do we want to work with 

We are seeking a research partner or agency to lead on delivering a large-scale, accessible online survey designed for completion by children and young people aged 5-16, alongside parents or caregivers. The research partner will be responsible for scripting, hosting and distributing the survey to the sample population for responses. 

Click here to read the full project brief - Annual Disability and Activity Survey: Children and young people research brief 

Supporting information 

You are invited to submit an accessible document outlining your proposal – in Word or PDF. The following elements should be included in your proposal: 

  • Details of the proposed methodology. 
  • An overview of you/your organisation, relevant experience and details of the individuals who will be working on the research project. 
  • Information about your ethics and data protection process. 
  • Details of how the research will be inclusive and accessible for disabled people. 
  • Demonstration of your commitments to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belong and environmental sustainability. 
  • Details of project outputs. 
  • Timetable for delivering the research.
  • Breakdown of the costs for undertaking the research. 

Your final proposal should be emailed to Jake Netherway, Senior Research and Insight Advisor and received no later than the end of day on Friday 19 June 2026. Proposals should be sent to research@activityalliance.org.uk. 

Any questions you have about the research brief that will help support the development of your proposal should be emailed to Jake (research@activityalliance.org.uk) or you can call 0808 175 6991 to speak to a member of the team.