Palantir loses multiple UK government contracts amid scrutiny over pricing and procurement practices
By
Martha Dark
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Summary
Palantir, the US-based spy tech firm, has lost multiple major UK public contracts, including a deal with the Met Police blocked by Mayor Sadiq Khan and the Homes for Ukraine scheme contract. The article examines concerns over Palantir's procurement practices, pricing, and lack of evidence behind its claims, highlighting growing resistance to the company's expansion in UK public services. Written by Martha Dark, the piece critiques the model of offering 'free' tech deals that later lead to costly long-term contracts.
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The company's response? Palantir's UK boss Louis Mosley says Mayor of London Sadiq Khan...
As Palantir's recent UK contract losses highlight concerns over procurement, pricing and the lack of evidence behind its claims, writes Martha Dark.
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