# Long Covid and the Workplace: What does the evidence support in terms of intervention

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Health & Safety Executive](/buyers/health-safety-executive/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £1
- Published: 13 January 2021
- Planned start: 1 February 2021
- Planned end: 31 March 2021
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: bcb0ea50-41c3-4d19-a4e1-9d1d1a429359-405567
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-539ab06d-b3d0-403c-97d3-69b07f775e71

## Description

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

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcb0ea50-41c3-4d19-a4e1-9d1d1a429359-405567)