The UK government is formally reviewing its contract with US software company Palantir for health technology used in the National Health Service (NHS). Multiple outlets report that the review is underway to determine whether the government should continue the partnership or end it early. Technology minister Liz Kendall confirmed that the contract is being reassessed, stating that the health secretary is reviewing all aspects of the agreement. The deal is reported to be worth about £330 million. Coverage also indicates that the government may decide to pull the plug in 2027, depending on the findings of the review. The reports frame the process as part of a broader reassessment of the contract rather than an immediate termination. No final decision has been announced as of the time of reporting. The review’s scope and timeline are described as being designed to evaluate whether the contract remains suitable and deliverable, and whether ending it early would be preferable to continuing under the existing terms.
UK reviews NHS contract with Palantir, considering ending it in 2027
The UK government is formally reviewing its contract with US software company Palantir for health technology used in the National Health Service (NHS). Multiple outlets report that the review is under...
- The UK government is reviewing its NHS contract with Palantir.
- Technology minister Liz Kendall confirms the review is being conducted.
- The Palantir deal is reported to be worth about £330 million.
- The review considers whether the contract could be ended early, potentially in 2027.
- No final decision on continuing or terminating the contract has been announced.
The British government has put its most contentious health-tech contract on notice. It is now formally reviewing the NHS’s £330mn deal with Palantir, and weighing whether to walk away in 2027. Technology minister Liz Kendall confirmed the review this week, telling Times Radio that “the current health secretary is reviewing every single aspect of that […] This story continues at The Next Web
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