London cops post £300M tech shopping list after Palantir contract blocked
The Metropolitan Police Service has announced a £300 million technology procurement plan after a contract with Palantir was blocked. The deputy mayor for policing and crime cited concerns over the procurement process and value for money. The MPS plans to engage in multiple technology contracts to modernize its operations despite the setback.
- ▪The MPS published 30 tender notices for technology requirements worth over £300 million.
- ▪The proposed contract with Palantir was blocked due to concerns about the procurement process.
- ▪The MPS plans to spend on various technology contracts, including video analytics and digital forensics.
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