Scope
Reference
BU502025
Description
Bangor University recognises the imperative to strengthen its international partnerships and transnational education portfolio to build greater resilience against sector-wide pressures. The aim of this contract is to exploit opportunities to optimise existing partnership frameworks and accelerate pipeline development to maximise strategic value. Bangor University wishes to appoint a suitable consultancy to conduct a comprehensive review of international operations and implement best-practice approaches to partnership management.
Contract 1. Enhanced Transnational Support
Supplier
Contract value
- £342,000 excluding VAT
- £410,400 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
4 November 2025
Contract dates
- 10 November 2025 to 9 November 2027
- Possible extension to 9 November 2028
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
If further or additional work is required after the initial 2 year contract, the University may agree to extend the contract for a further 12 months.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
Contract locations
- UKL12 - Gwynedd
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
The supplier has extensive experience in the field of developing strategic international partnerships between Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and HEI adjacent organisations. This includes all phases and aspects of transnational education, from strategic development to partnership development and quality assurance implementation, as well as student mobility programme development and Turing Scheme and Taith funding applications support. It is considered that there is no other supplier in the market who has the specialist knowledge and expertise to provide these services.
Supplier
Cormack Consultancy Group
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMGZ-3555-YZNN
14 Fawnburn Crescent, Cardrona
Peebles
EH45 9LG
United Kingdom
Email: enquiries@consultcormack.com
Region: UKM91 - Scottish Borders
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Enhanced Transnational Support
Contracting authority
Prifysgol Bangor / Bangor University
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTPM-4795-PZBG
Finance Office
Bangor
LL57 2TR
United Kingdom
Region: UKL12 - Gwynedd
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales