Systematic review for the development of an overview and analysis of work-related risks of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), their associations with CVD types, and sectors, occupations and worker groups at higher risk

The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) is planning to launch a call for tender for the provision of a systematic literature review to deliver an overview and analysis of work-related cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) risks and the evidence on the associations between the work-related risks and the types of CVDs, as well as on sectors, occupations and worker groups at higher risk. The main objectives of this project are to: • Carry out a systematic literature review to investigate existing research evidence of work-related CVD risks and the strength of the associations between the work-related risk factors identified and the different types of CVDs • Identify the sectors, occupations and worker groups at higher risk of work-related CVDs and analyse the underlying causes and circumstances of higher CVD risks in these cases • Identify the gaps and needs in terms of research necessary to establish associations between work-related risk factors and work-related CVDs, and formulate key pointers for policy-makers and workplace intermediaries at national, regional, sectoral levels for targeted evidence-based policy-making and prevention of work-related CVDs • Identify research gaps and needs to better understand and address the causes and circumstances of high-risk sectors, occupations and worker groups, and formulate key pointers for policy-makers and workplace intermediaries at national, regional, sectoral levels for targeted evidence-based policy-making and prevention of work-related CVD risks. Expected deliverables are: • A final repository of the references included in the review in a BibTeX, XML,RIS or equivalent file format compatible with the IT systems used by the contracting authority, with complete and accurate bibliographic metadata. • A final report for publication containing all the elements specified above, using a template supplied by the contracting authority. The length of the final report shall be maximum 20,000 words, excluding references and annexes. • An executive summary of the report that may be published as a stand-alone summary. The length of the summary should be maximum 3,000 words, excluding references. • A policy brief based on Task 1. The length of the policy brief should be maximum 2,500 words, excluding references. • A policy brief based on Task 2. The length of the policy brief should be maximum 2,500 words, excluding references. • A PowerPoint presentation (or equivalent alternative compatible with MS Office) of maximum 20 slides presenting the main elements of the report in a way that is accessible and relatable to a non-technical audience. The maximum total budget available for the contract to be awarded is EUR 60.000 (excluding VAT). It is possible to express interest as an individual organisation or a consortium. However please note that invited candidates can submit a joint tender with other economic operators only if they have expressed interest in the planned procedure as a consortium. More information regarding the participation rules can be found in the link "More information can be found here". Please find the selection criteria for this procedure in the following address: https://osha.europa.eu/en/about-eu-osha/procurement/osha2025lvp0023-exa-systematic-review-development-overview-and-analysis-work-related-risks-cardiovascular-diseases-cvds-their-associations-cvd-types-and-sectors-occupations-and-worker-groups-higher-risk