Post-16 Capacity Fund (P16CF)
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Talk to our education team about your estate, the project you are considering and whether it could be suitable for P16CF funding.
Free and without obligation.
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.
What our education clients say
Our work is built around giving school leaders and estates teams clear advice, practical support and confidence throughout the project.
We have had an excellent experience working with AEC. Their support in drawing up comprehensive plans and costings for a new SEN centre on our campus has been invaluable. Their expert advice has enabled us to navigate complex regulations with confidence, and we have found them extremely responsive and adaptable during our many back-and-forth discussions. We couldn't be happier with their service.
AEC has provided us with high quality support during each stage of our project. A collaborative, patient approach was taken with our stakeholders which helped to ensure that the designs of our space were able to evolve to support our overall vision. Communication has been clear throughout the project and we have felt that AEC have acted in our best interests at each and every stage of the project.
AEC have been nothing short of exceptional in supporting the school through the disruption that comes with (multiple) roof changes, including those imposed externally at short notice. They offered our team full reassurance that complex, and potentially dangerous projects were well thought through, managed to time (in some cases ahead of time) and safe. I cannot recommend them highly enough.
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Start preparing your P16CF application
If your school has a building issue or improvement project that may be suitable for P16CF funding, it is worth starting the conversation early. We can help you understand:
- Whether your school is likely to be eligible
- Whether your project could be suitable for P16CF
- What supporting evidence may be needed
- How much preparation is involved
- What you should do next
Free and without obligation.
