--- title: "Facial Age Estimation" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3c4fa32b-2f45-448f-9bea-2708218870d4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3c4fa32b-2f45-448f-9bea-2708218870d4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3c4fa32b-2f45-448f-9bea-2708218870d4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3c4fa32b-2f45-448f-9bea-2708218870d4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HOME OFFICE" published: "2025-10-06" --- # Facial Age Estimation Buyer: HOME OFFICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3c4fa32b-2f45-448f-9bea-2708218870d4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3c4fa32b-2f45-448f-9bea-2708218870d4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3c4fa32b-2f45-448f-9bea-2708218870d4.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71186fc1-8ce9-4441-8946-9d5300cda439 | | 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 | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 2 Feb 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,300,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 6 Oct 2025 at 09:14 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71186fc1-8ce9-4441-8946-9d5300cda439 - 2 Sep 2025 at 08:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71186fc1-8ce9-4441-8946-9d5300cda439 - 2 Sep 2025 at 08:07 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71186fc1-8ce9-4441-8946-9d5300cda439 - 1 Sep 2025 at 10:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71186fc1-8ce9-4441-8946-9d5300cda439 - 1 Sep 2025 at 10:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71186fc1-8ce9-4441-8946-9d5300cda439 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71186fc1-8ce9-4441-8946-9d5300cda439 6th October 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://crowncommercialservice.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html Crown Commercial Service eSourcing Tool - https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6098 Framework RM6098 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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