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Phase 2 - Scoping the building of datasets to support the GM Whole System Approach to Diversion and Justice Devolution Deals

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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22 Dec 2025 at 09:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Phase 2 - Scoping the building of datasets to support the GM Whole System Approach to Diversion and Justice Devolution Deals" has been completed by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority. This initiative falls under the services industry category and focuses on developing critical datasets for criminal justice improvements in the Greater Manchester region. The procurement was conducted via a direct award method without competition, classified as below threshold. The award went to Newton Consulting Limited, and the contract value is £100,000. The project commenced on 18th December 2025, and is expected to conclude on 20th July 2026, with project activities focusing primarily in Manchester, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the development of data analytics and consultancy services, particularly those specialising in public sector engagements and criminal justice systems. With a focus on the analysis and improvement of offender management and data sharing within the justice framework, companies that possess expertise in these domains could find similar future opportunities with sub-central government authorities. The project highlights the ongoing demand for innovative approaches to social issues within the public sector, providing growth opportunities for businesses able to deliver specialised knowledge and technological solutions. Moreover, companies with experience in collaborating with criminal justice agencies and working with large data sets will likely be well-suited to compete in similar contracts.

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Notice Title

Phase 2 - Scoping the building of datasets to support the GM Whole System Approach to Diversion and Justice Devolution Deals

Notice Description

GMCA has seen success in their criminal justice and offender management approach, including high desistance rates in the IOM cohort. However, there is still high demand from those already in the criminal justice system. GMCA aims to act quickly for this cohort through a whole system approach, including a single front door for services, a peer support delivery model, and the potential to become a centre of excellence for other regions. To achieve this, GMCA needs to build datasets around the cost impact of the revolving door cohort (prolific, often acquisitive crime low-level offenders with high unmet needs) on their criminal justice services: police, courts, prisons, and probation. In addition, there is an opportunity to join-up various government and local initiatives aimed at children in or close to the justice system - to support targeted intervention and prevention. This understanding will assist in developing Justice Devolution discussions with Government which are taking place at speed. GMCA have therefore awarded Newton Consulting Limited PS100,000 in order to build datasets to support: a) The Cost Impact Analysis and Intervention Benefits for the revolving door cohort of prolific but lower risk offenders with high levels of unmet need in Greater Manchester. b) Scoping the join-up of data sets to identify and track cohorts to deliver demand reduction initiatives. c) Scoping the potential for data sharing to enable Youth Justice case management and performance framework. Newton and Xantura have recently concluded their support to our analysis of the cost impact of the revolving door cohort in GM and therefore have unique insight into the methodology used to drive those estimates. They have unique, recent, firsthand experience of working alongside HMPPS including in Probation Delivery Units and prison Offender Management Units. This enables them to identify opportunities to improve the productivity and effectiveness of criminal justice services in a way which support our objectives.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fb19
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085213-2025
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2025 - 20 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@manchesterfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6EU
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEWTON CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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