# UK Government Extends CTM Contracts

The UK government has awarded multiple contract extensions totaling approximately £105 million to Corporate Travel Management (CTM), an Australian travel services company currently under investigation for overcharging UK public sector clients by £130 million. These extensions include a £65 million contract with the Home Office for asylum-seeker accommodation and travel services through August 31, 2027, a £15 million contract with the Cabinet Office for travel management and charter flights until August 2027, and a £25 million contract with the Scottish government for travel services supporting 93 public sector organizations. Despite ongoing investigations and partial repayments, CTM continues to secure significant government contracts, raising concerns about procurement oversight and taxpayer protection.

- Procurement professionals should note the continued awarding of substantial contracts to a vendor under financial scrutiny, highlighting the importance of rigorous due diligence and contract risk management.
- The Home Office, Cabinet Office, and Scottish government remain key contracting authorities engaging CTM for travel and accommodation services, indicating ongoing demand in these service areas.
- Organizations involved in government travel services should evaluate the competitive landscape shaped by CTM's sustained government partnerships despite reputational challenges.
- Transparency and contract review processes may face increased scrutiny from stakeholders and watchdog groups, impacting future procurement strategies and vendor evaluations.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** September 20, 2026

### Government Entities
- Home Office
- Cabinet Office
- Scottish government
- Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)

### Vendors
- Corporate Travel Management (prime contractor)

### Key Quotes
> Taxpayers deserve to know exactly what went wrong, how much money has been recovered and why officials are comfortable handing over more cash. The Home Office should publish its review immediately and stop hiding behind closed doors on contracts worth millions.
> — John O'Connell, Chief Executive, TaxPayers' Alliance

> The extended UK government contracts showed the Australian company was a "trusted partner with major public sector organisations in the UK".
> — Ana Pedersen, Managing Director, Corporate Travel Management

### Sources
- [UK awards another £100m to Bibby Stockholm scandal company](https://www.thetimes.com/business/companies-markets/article/ministers-100m-bibby-stockholm-firm-vcccttdx3) - The Times