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title: "Facial Age Estimation Contract Award Notice"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0a1db19f-d105-4d14-8dbd-36d597f57aac"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HOME OFFICE"
published: "2026-05-29"
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# Facial Age Estimation Contract Award Notice

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0a1db19f-d105-4d14-8dbd-36d597f57aac

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef4b35f6-c1e6-4be6-8c1c-b6c7dc1b142e |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £322,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £322,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | AKHTER COMPUTERS; COGNITEC SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72268000 - Software supply services

## Release History

- 29 May 2026 at 06:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef4b35f6-c1e6-4be6-8c1c-b6c7dc1b142e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef4b35f6-c1e6-4be6-8c1c-b6c7dc1b142e
  29th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/be96abe1-2877-4929-919b-5a2a29a2908a
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