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Home Office Rejects Conflict Claims Over £462.6M Contract

4/8/2026

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The Home Office rejected conflict-of-interest claims in awarding a £462.6 million migrant-processing contract to MTC Definitive.
Mitie Care and Custody is suing the Home Office, alleging conflicts due to MTC's head and the Manston site.
The Home Office says the claims are baseless.
The High Court is reviewing the case.
Mitie seeks to have the contract awarded to itself or for the tendering process to be rerun.

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The Home Office rejected conflict-of-interest claims in awarding a £462.6 million migrant-processing contract to MTC Definitive.
Mitie Care and Custody is suing the Home Office, alleging conflicts due to MTC's head and the Manston site.
The Home Office says the claims are baseless.
The High Court is reviewing the case.
Mitie seeks to have the contract awarded to itself or for the tendering process to be rerun.