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Facial Age Estimation Contract Award Notice

Home Office

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29 May 2026 at 07:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office in London, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Facial Age Estimation Contract Award Notice." The procurement, classified under Software supply services, aimed to acquire an algorithm capable of accurately predicting a subject's age, particularly useful for scenarios involving unverified identity documentation. The contract, valued at £322,000, employs a selective procurement method through a framework agreement. The tender process culminated on 28th May 2026, with the contract period extending from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2029. Engaged organisations include Akhter Computers Limited and Cognitec Systems GmbH, with both serving in supplier roles.

This contract presents substantial business opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in software solutions and AI technology. Businesses offering advanced algorithmic services that can enhance governmental operations, like identity verification, will find this an advantageous prospect. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable for such tenders, suggesting the Home Office promotes diversity and inclusivity in contracting opportunities, potentially fostering innovation and business growth within the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Facial Age Estimation Contract Award Notice

Notice Description

Procurement of an algorithm that can accurately predict the age of a subject. This will have multiple use cases for Home Office, an example could/would be to assist in determining the age of those who are encountered without verifiable identity documentation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0a1db19f-d105-4d14-8dbd-36d597f57aac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef4b35f6-c1e6-4be6-8c1c-b6c7dc1b142e
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£322,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£322,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
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
Home Office
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Postcode Area
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
2
Supplier Names

Akhter Computers Limited

Cognitec Systems GmbH

Further Information

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