Research / Analysis / Youth Engagement Researcher

What this is

Aberdeenshire Alcohol and Drug Partnership (ADP), via Aberdeen City Council, is procuring a short-life research commission to understand harms, wellbeing, and protective factors affecting young people in Aberdeenshire. The researcher will design and deliver the Aberdeenshire Young Person Lifestyle and Substance Use Survey (AYLSUS), a mixed-methods study co-designed with young people. The estimated contract value is £10,000 excluding VAT. The Contract Notice was expected 15 February 2026.

Key points

• Short-life youth research commission: Aberdeenshire Young Person Lifestyle and Substance Use Survey (AYLSUS) — mixed-methods, co-designed with young people
• Covers lifestyle, substance use harms, protective factors, and barriers to services in Aberdeenshire
• Estimated value: £10,000 excluding VAT; Contract Notice expected 15 February 2026

Who can bid

Research organisation or individual with experience in youth-focused mixed-methods research covering lifestyle, substance use, wellbeing, and harm reduction. Co-design methodology with young people is required. Full eligibility criteria will be published with the Contract Notice.

How to submit

Register interest via Public Contracts Scotland. Contract Notice expected 15 February 2026. Contact Aberdeen City Council procurement.

Clarifications

Contact Aberdeen City Council procurement.

Classification

CPV 85000000 — Health and social work services ScotlandNorth East Scotland