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Specialist legal advice (China)

PRIFYSGOL BANGOR / BANGOR UNIVERSITY

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06 Mar 2026 at 15:58

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process was initiated by Prifysgol Bangor/Bangor University, seeking specialist legal advice for a proposed partnership with a Chinese university. The tender falls under the services category, specifically legal services, and adheres to the UKPGA legal framework. Located in Bangor, United Kingdom, the procurement was completed directly without competition, as it was below the threshold. The award was finalised on the 6th of March, 2026, with a contract active from the same date until the 24th of April, 2026, valued at £42,500 net.

The opportunity presented by this tender for businesses revolves around providing legal services with an international focus, particularly in partnerships involving institutions abroad. Large-scale legal firms like Pinsent Masons, who were awarded this contract, are well-suited to compete due to the expertise required in handling international legal frameworks and cross-border institutional agreements. This procurement method and process favour firms capable of delivering specialised advice and could illuminate paths for business growth in legal consultancy sectors serving higher education institutions.

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Notice Title

Specialist legal advice (China)

Notice Description

Procurement of specialist legal advice in relation to proposed partnership with Chinese university.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066495
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020572-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£42,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Mar 2026 - 24 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PRIFYSGOL BANGOR / BANGOR UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BANGOR
Postcode
LL57 2TR
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL32 Gwynedd
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Gwynedd
Electoral Ward
Glyder
Westminster Constituency
Bangor Aberconwy

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PINSENT MASONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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