Post-16 Capacity Fund (P16CF)
Successfully completing your Post-16 Capacity bid
Post-16 providers are required to clearly demonstrate a substantiated need to expand their capacity. Drawing on extensive experience within the education sector and an in-depth knowledge of current funding frameworks, our comprehensive service streamlines the application process.
- We deliver a precise Feasibility Study that determines the best strategy to expand your estate
- Our teams obtain all supporting information to outline and evidence the need for funding, collating everything in a tailored package for DfE approval
- By providing and undertaking the associated designs, planning applications, cost plans and programmes, we satisfy the funding criteria
- Following a successful bid, we meet with your decision-makers to review every aspect of your project, before the scheme commences
- Taking responsibility for both Contract Management and Project Management, we enable seamless delivery and keep the DfE informed of your project’s progress
Why do you need
Post-16 Capacity funding?
Available to establishments in areas with a demographic increase in 16 to 19-year-old pupils, the fund enables you to increase your Post-16 Gross Internal Floor Area (GIFA) through extensions, the construction of new facilities or the reconfiguration of existing space.
We take care of your requirements on a no funding, no fee basis
This means we prepare, develop and submit your bid for funding without an upfront charge, and our professional fees are covered within the grant you receive. If your bid is unsuccessful, there is no cost to you. It’s that simple.
Why choose AEC?
With in-depth knowledge of the education sector, we guide your institution through the complexities of Post-16 development, ensuring your project is strategically planned and effectively executed.
With a strong track record of securing over £500m in funding for educational institutions across various streams, we are well-positioned to support your bid for the highly competitive Post-16 Capacity Fund. Our expertise ensures your application not only meets all required criteria but also stands out.
