Met Police Palantir contract blocked by City Hall
The Metropolitan Police's contract with Palantir has been blocked by London's deputy mayor due to concerns over value for money and the firm's ethics. The proposed contract was valued at up to £50 million, but the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime expressed dissatisfaction with the procurement process. The Met Police described the decision as disappointing, emphasizing the need for advanced technology to modernize their operations.
- ▪The Metropolitan Police proposed a £25.3 million contract with Palantir UK for 2026-27.
- ▪Concerns were raised regarding the firm's values and ethics, which influenced the decision to block the contract.
- ▪The deputy mayor stated that the Met failed to adequately test the market for the best provider.
8 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 27 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 3 lean left, 4 centre.
- ▪ Palantir hits back at Sadiq Khan after £50m contract with Met police blocked — The Guardian — World
- ▪ Sadiq Khan blocks Met Police’s controversial £50 million deal with Palantir — The Independent
- ▪ London Met Police Palantir Contract Blocked by City Hall — BBC News
- ▪ London Mayor Sadiq Khan blocks the Met police's £50M Palantir deal to automate intelligence analysis, citing a "clear and serious breach" of procurement rules (Robert Booth/The Guardian) — Techmeme
- ▪ London mayor blocks the Met’s £50mn Palantir deal — Financial Times — Companies
- ▪ London mayor Sadiq Khan blocks £50m Met police deal with Palantir | Metropolitan police — r/UpliftingNews
- ▪ London mayor Sadiq Khan blocks £50m Met police deal with Palantir — World news | The Guardian
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Met Police Palantir contract blocked by City Hall9 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleAdriana ElguetaLondonEPA/ShutterstockThe Metropolitan Police has been blocked from signing a contract worth up to £50m with the US technology firm Palantir, after London's deputy mayor refused to approve the deal.The Met had proposed a £25.3m contract with Palantir UK for 2026-27 to support criminal investigations and reforms aimed at improving the force's culture and standards. It included an optional one-year extension worth a further £24.8m.But the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) said it was not satisfied the Met had adequately ensured or demonstrated value for money.It also cited concerns around the firm's values and ethics, although legally this cannot influence a deal…
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