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Palantir government and public sector contracts

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2026-11-03 15:34 UTC → 2026-11-06 16:33 UTC · added ~~removed~~

Palantir has faced legal and operational scrutiny regarding its contracts with UK public institutions. In October, the company and the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) settled a High Court dispute concerning a blocked £50 million contract for the Metropolitan Police. Palantir had alleged that the decision to block the AI and data analysis contract was unlawfully influenced by political considerations regarding company ethics, while MOPAC accused the parties of attempting to coordinate procurement in breach of rules. Both parties withdrew their allegations without admitting liability, allowing Palantir to re-enter the bidding process. By November, scrutiny shifted to the £330 million Federated Data Platform (FDP) deal with the NHS. An investigation by the charity Medact reported discrepancies in how NHS England claims the platform is providing benefits, noting that approximately 21 percent of the trusts cited as using the system reported via Freedom of Information requests that the platform is either not live or not being used. Some trusts stated the system provides no functionality beyond existing tools. Critics have raised concerns over patient data misuse and Palantir’s previous international work, with some officials calling for the government to exercise a 2027 break clause in the contract. In November 2026, reports indicated the UK government is considering extending the Palantir NHS contract. While ministers could have triggered a break clause in February, a review suggested replacing the provider within four months would be too disruptive. Plans may instead involve replacing the firm with a British alternative in two years. This decision faces opposition from medical unions, Labour MPs, and groups like the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, which alleges Palantir is complicit in alleged violations of international law due to its contracts with the Israeli military. Amnesty International UK also criticized the move, noting Palantir’s acknowledgment of supporting Israel’s military.

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