--- title: "Long Covid and the Workplace: What does the evidence support in terms of intervention" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-539ab06d-b3d0-403c-97d3-69b07f775e71" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-539ab06d-b3d0-403c-97d3-69b07f775e71" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-539ab06d-b3d0-403c-97d3-69b07f775e71.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-539ab06d-b3d0-403c-97d3-69b07f775e71.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE" published: "2021-01-20" --- # Long Covid and the Workplace: What does the evidence support in terms of intervention Buyer: HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-539ab06d-b3d0-403c-97d3-69b07f775e71 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-539ab06d-b3d0-403c-97d3-69b07f775e71) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-539ab06d-b3d0-403c-97d3-69b07f775e71.json) ## Summary The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) is currently conducting a procurement process for the project titled "Long Covid and the Workplace: What does the evidence support in terms of intervention." This initiative falls under the research and development services industry category, aimed at enhancing understanding of the impact of long COVID on workers. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 25 January 2021, with the contract period expected to start from 1 February 2021 and extend until 31 March 2021. The procurement is being undertaken using an open procedure and is classified as below threshold. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research, consultancy, and health-related interventions. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in comprehensive literature assessments and workplace interventions tailored to long COVID will be well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as this procurement has been identified as suitable for such entities, potentially providing them with valuable exposure and experience in public sector contracts. ## Notice The aim of this project is to enhance HSE's understanding of the impact of long COVID on work. The contractor is required to: (i) Carry out a comprehensive assessment of relevant literature and other accessible sources of information relating to the impact of long COVID on work, the workplace and sickness absence. In addition, any workplace based interventions to assist such patients should be assessed. For example, fatigue and breathlessness are prominent features of long COVID, and it is at least plausible that rehabilitation programmes or graded exercise approaches at work could assist the worker with long COVID reintegrate back into the workplace. A summary report should be produced, with appropriate evidence tables. This process and report should include consideration of any transferable data from other studies that relate to prolonged post viral recouperation such as seasonal influenza. Additional information: All tender documents are available via the HSE In-Tend supplier e-procurement portal. All responses and requests for clarification must be submitted via the portal. Registration is free of charge and can be completed via the following link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hse ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcb0ea50-41c3-4d19-a4e1-9d1d1a429359 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE | | Locality | BOOTLE | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L20 7HS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton | | Local authority | Sefton | | Electoral ward | Linacre | | Westminster constituency | Bootle | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## 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 Jan 2021 at 11:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcb0ea50-41c3-4d19-a4e1-9d1d1a429359 - 13 Jan 2021 at 15:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcb0ea50-41c3-4d19-a4e1-9d1d1a429359 - 13 Jan 2021 at 15:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcb0ea50-41c3-4d19-a4e1-9d1d1a429359 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcb0ea50-41c3-4d19-a4e1-9d1d1a429359 20th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hse ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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