Campaigners warn of US tech giant's NHS ties as deadline for deal nears
Activists fear a multibillion-dollar US tech company is in pole position to win the biggest private contract in NHS history.
Colorado-based Palantir Technologies is said to be in the running for the health service's £360 million 'federated data platform', which will boost the use of data analytics. data.
The NHS has described the system as a future "operating system for the health service".
Palantir is already under contract with the NHS, having been among the big tech companies to team up with the health service to ensure vital medical equipment was available to the facilities that needed it most during the coronavirus epidemic.
Only a month was given to the companies to initially bid for the deal, which insiders say is unusual for a contract of such value.
The market was launched on January 10 and the competition ends on Thursday, according to the government's online tender.
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AFP via Getty Images)The Mirror has been told the short time frame could give a boost to a bid from Palantir as it would benefit from its existing links.
Industry sources pointed out that the overall supply period was more than just one month.
But Dr Martin Blanchard, of Keep Our NHS Public, said: "This deal is a farce and contract winner Palantir already has his feet under the table at NHS England.
“There is no time for real competition given the timeframe for alternative providers and the complexity of the subject.”
He added: 'It is sad to see how far we have come in this government's drive to commercialize the NHS.'
Picture:
PENNSYLVANIA)The five-year deal is due to start in September, with an option for two 12-month extensions worth an additional £120m.
The announcement reads: "The data platform will be owned and controlled by the NHS to unleash the power of NHS data to understand patterns, solve problems, plan services for local people and...
Activists fear a multibillion-dollar US tech company is in pole position to win the biggest private contract in NHS history.
Colorado-based Palantir Technologies is said to be in the running for the health service's £360 million 'federated data platform', which will boost the use of data analytics. data.
The NHS has described the system as a future "operating system for the health service".
Palantir is already under contract with the NHS, having been among the big tech companies to team up with the health service to ensure vital medical equipment was available to the facilities that needed it most during the coronavirus epidemic.
Only a month was given to the companies to initially bid for the deal, which insiders say is unusual for a contract of such value.
The market was launched on January 10 and the competition ends on Thursday, according to the government's online tender.
Picture:
AFP via Getty Images)The Mirror has been told the short time frame could give a boost to a bid from Palantir as it would benefit from its existing links.
Industry sources pointed out that the overall supply period was more than just one month.
But Dr Martin Blanchard, of Keep Our NHS Public, said: "This deal is a farce and contract winner Palantir already has his feet under the table at NHS England.
“There is no time for real competition given the timeframe for alternative providers and the complexity of the subject.”
He added: 'It is sad to see how far we have come in this government's drive to commercialize the NHS.'
Picture:
PENNSYLVANIA)The five-year deal is due to start in September, with an option for two 12-month extensions worth an additional £120m.
The announcement reads: "The data platform will be owned and controlled by the NHS to unleash the power of NHS data to understand patterns, solve problems, plan services for local people and...
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