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AwardedUnited KingdomServices£322,000

Facial Age Estimation Contract Award Notice

Published
Published 29 May 2026
Deadline
Closed 28 May 2026

Overview

The Home Office has awarded a contract worth £322,000 to Akhter Computers Limited and Cognitec Systems GmbH for the procurement of a facial age estimation algorithm. The algorithm will be used to predict the age of individuals, including assisting in age determination for those without verifiable identity documentation.

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Awarded
Category
Services
Estimated value
£322,000
Procedure
Selective
SME suitable
Yes
Published
29 May 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Software supply services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£322,000
Award date
27 May 2026
Contract period
31 May 2026 → 31 May 2029
Winners
  • Akhter Computers Limited
  • Cognitec Systems GmbH

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Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract Award Notice

    29 May 2026

Contracting authority

  • Home Office

    Buyer

    London, United Kingdom

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