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Unified Data Platform Phase 1

METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE

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23 Feb 2026 at 08:00

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) has awarded a contract for the "Unified Data Platform Phase 1" to Palantir Technologies UK Ltd, under the procurement stage marked as 'award'. This tender falls within the computer platforms industry category, specifically targeting services that integrate structured and unstructured datasets for enterprise reporting. The procurement method was selective through a call-off from a framework agreement. Based in London, United Kingdom, the project commenced on 1st February 2026 and is scheduled to conclude by 30th April 2026. The contract value is GBP 489,999.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in data integration and analysis software, particularly those with innovative solutions for unifying diverse datasets. Solutions that automate analysis, identify patterns, and support decision-making processes are highly favoured. While the awarded supplier is a large enterprise, the suitability criteria suggest potential opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), fostering growth in businesses capable of enhancing professional standards and supporting digital innovation within public sector services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Unified Data Platform Phase 1

Notice Description

The MPS has purchased licencing and services to trial Palantir Foundry software to integrate diverse structured and unstructured datasets into a unified environment. The objectives are: - to bring together internal data we already hold from multiple standalone systems into a form which can be used without delay as part of our professional standards work; - to integrate back office datasets to provide enterprise reporting as part of its professional services function; and - to test if the tool can help us identify patterns, automate some analysis and reporting and support officer-led decisions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e79d6d5-d090-4c74-9ecb-141cd987c6d6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30211300 - Computer platforms

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£489,999 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£489,999 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2JL
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

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