Tender

Facial Age Estimation

HOME OFFICE

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

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06 Oct 2025 at 09:14

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02 Sep 2025 at 08:08

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02 Sep 2025 at 08:07

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01 Sep 2025 at 10:32

Tender

01 Sep 2025 at 10:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office is conducting a procurement process for a "Facial Age Estimation" algorithm. The tender is in the amended stage as of 6th October 2025 and aims to secure an IT service package that predicts the age of individuals, enhancing identity verification efforts. The opportunity is valued at £1.3 million and falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting and software development. The procurement employs a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Interested parties should note that the tender period will close on 17th October 2025, with services expected to commence from 2nd February 2026 and conclude by 2nd February 2029. The procurement activity is primarily located in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an excellent growth opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those skilled in software development and algorithm integration. Given its suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), companies with expertise in developing predictive analytics and capable of integrating new technologies with existing systems will be well-positioned to compete. The contract's framework nature offers reliable engagement over a three-year period, encouraging sustained business development while advancing capabilities in a government-driven, high-impact sector.

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Notice Title

Facial Age Estimation

Notice Description

Home Office are seeking to procure 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. This software should be a package that can be integrated and implemented through the hardware/systems being used currently in the Home Office. Additional information: ITT will be launched on Technology Products & Associated Services 2 Lot 3 on the CCS website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3c4fa32b-2f45-448f-9bea-2708218870d4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71186fc1-8ce9-4441-8946-9d5300cda439
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 2 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
Abdul Motin
Contact Email
abdul.motin@homeoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
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

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