We help organisations operate smarter, faster and more effectively by unlocking the full power of their data through the Databricks platform.
Our deep understanding of business process, data architecture, and the applied potential of AI, puts us at the intersection of strategy, technology, and transformation. We re-engineer how our clients operate from the inside out, by delivering intelligent, automated solutions that create measurable value and long-term advantage.
What sets us apart is not just our technical capability, but our clarity. We are specialists. We work exclusively with the Databricks platform, and we build everything with a single purpose: to accelerate business value. That sharp focus enables us to deliver at speed, with depth, and with confidence across a wide range of clients, most notably in the public sector, where we’ve carved out a distinctive presence.
Manuka don’t just serve the public sector, we understand it. We know the demands - performance with accountability, innovation without risk, balancing legacy constraints with the urgent need for modernisation. Our largest client, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), reflects the scale and impact of what we do. We’ve helped them design and deliver a modern data platform that supports real-time decision making, strengthens public transport services, and lays the foundation for long-term transformation. From improving data governance to enabling smarter operations, our work with TfGM shows how the effective use of data and AI can transform public infrastructure.
But there’s much more to use than technology. We are outcome driven. Our projects aren’t measured in dashboards delivered or code shipped, they’re measured by what changes for the organisation: the efficiencies gained, the improved experiences, the new capabilities unlocked. We work closely with each client to understand the real business drivers behind their initiative. Whether it's reducing time-to-insight for critical decisions, eliminating duplication in operational workflows, or enabling smarter, AI-powered planning.
We take an agile, “thin slice” approach to delivery. That means rather than trying to fix everything at once, we identify the most valuable opportunity, build a solution around it, and deliver quickly. This focus is the first step to a rapid transformation - early success becomes the foundation for broader change. It de-risks the project, builds momentum, and proves value before scaling up. This approach is particularly powerful in complex public sector environments, where large-scale transformation projects often stall under their own weight. We work in a way that’s adaptable, transparent, and deeply collaborative - embedding with teams, transferring knowledge, and delivering value from day one.
Clients come to us because we help them think differently about what’s possible. We don’t just implement Databricks; we reimagine how it can be used. Whether it’s a local authority wanting to better serve its communities, or a transport body needing to predict and manage capacity in real time, we tailor everything we do to the unique realities and aspirations of each organisation. This includes building the infrastructure for agentic AI intelligent systems that can go beyond reporting and participate in running it. These are the building blocks of what we call the Agentic Enterprise: organisations that use interoperable, AI-powered processes to operate faster, smarter, and with greater resilience. In practice, that might mean replacing manual forecasting with adaptive AI models, creating self-service data tools for analysts and planners, or building agent-led systems that can monitor, alert, and respond to business events in real time.
Security and governance are non-negotiable. Our work is grounded in a secure-by-design approach that aligns to enterprise standards and sector-specific regulation. From day one, our architectures are built with the controls, auditability, and access governance that modern public sector organisations require. We leverage the Databricks Unity Catalogue to create secure, governed data environments that empower innovation without compromising trust or compliance.
Crucially, we don’t disappear once the project is delivered. Our model is one of partnership - collaborative, ongoing, and committed to long-term success. We work alongside our clients to evolve platforms, optimise performance, and respond to new needs as they emerge. Our goal isn’t just to build technology, it’s to build capability. That means embedding knowledge, building confidence, and leaving clients with the tools and skills to lead their own transformation journeys.
In every engagement, our aim is the same: to make complex technology simple, to turn data into action, and to leave behind a business that works better than when we arrived. We’re proud to be working with some of the most ambitious and forward-thinking public sector organisations in the UK, and even prouder to be delivering tangible, lasting impact.
The future of data-driven public services isn’t something we’re waiting for - it’s something we’re building now.