---
title: "Specialist legal advice (China)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066495"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PRIFYSGOL BANGOR / BANGOR UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-03-06"
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# Specialist legal advice (China)

Buyer: PRIFYSGOL BANGOR / BANGOR UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066495

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020572-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Mar 2026 - 24 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £42,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PRIFYSGOL BANGOR / BANGOR UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BANGOR |
| Post town | Llandudno |
| Postcode | LL57 2TR |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL32 Gwynedd |
| Local authority | Gwynedd |
| Electoral ward | Glyder |
| Westminster constituency | Bangor Aberconwy |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PINSENT MASONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2026 at 15:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020572-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020572-2026
  6th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bangor.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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