---
title: "EOI to develop a new self-advocacy service for people with learning disabilities in Torfaen"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-131843"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "TORFAEN COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2023-05-23"
---

# EOI to develop a new self-advocacy service for people with learning disabilities in Torfaen

Buyer: TORFAEN COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-131843

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## Summary

The Torfaen County Borough Council has issued a planning notice for an Expression of Interest (EOI) to develop a new self-advocacy service for people with learning disabilities in Torfaen. The EOI aims to empower individuals with learning disabilities to become self-advocates in the county. The deadline for expressions of interest is Thursday 22nd June at 4 pm.

This opportunity falls under the main procurement category of services, specifically health and social work services, welfare services for children and young people, and social work services without accommodation. Businesses in the social services sector and advocacy organisations would be well-suited to compete and contribute to this initiative that focuses on enhancing the voices and rights of individuals with learning disabilities in Torfaen.

## Notice

Scope of ServiceTo host, support and empower people with learning disabilities in Torfaen to become active self-advocates in the county.Service Objectives- To give people with a learning disability in Torfaen a bigger voice and make sure they are heard by decision makers and what they say is acted upon.- To develop people with learning disabilities to be skilled and successful self-advocates- To enable people with learning disabilities to know their rights and ensure they are treated with respect and as equals.- To work in partnership with other organisations and people across Torfaen- To work in partnership with national organisations to lend the voice of people in Torfaen to national priorities and actions.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=131843.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=131843 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TORFAEN COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | PONTYPOOL |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP4 7UZ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL53 Gwent Valleys |
| Local authority | Torfaen |
| Electoral ward | Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood |
| Westminster constituency | Torfaen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

## Release History

- 23 May 2023 at 15:35 - Planning - S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=131843

## Notice URLs

- http://www.torfaen.gov.uk
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=131843

## Provenance

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