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

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fb19

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085213-2025 |
| 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 | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2025 - 20 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 6EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NEWTON CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2025 at 09:04 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085213-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085213-2025
  22nd December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.newtonimpact.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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