Met Police publishes £300M tech tender list after deputy mayor blocks Palantir contract
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Summary
The Metropolitan Police Service has published 30 tender notices worth over £300 million for future technology needs after London's deputy mayor for policing and crime blocked a proposed £25.3 million contract with Palantir UK. The deputy mayor, Kaya Comer-Schwartz, refused to approve the deal on May 20, citing concerns that the force had only engaged with one supplier before seeking approval. The blocked contract could have been worth up to £50 million with a one-year optional extension. In response, the MPS has now issued a wide-ranging tech shopping list covering various technology requirements.
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