Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS)
Book a free PSDS consultation
Talk to our education team about your estate, the project you are considering and whether it could be suitable for PSDS funding.
Free and without obligation.
Successfully completing your PSDS bid
To secure Salix PSDS funding, a strong bid package needs to be created for submission during the bid window. This is a challenging and onerous process, and something our highly-experienced team can handle entirely on your behalf, taking every step required to give your bid the best chance of success.
- Our trusted surveyors ensure relevant documentation is available to support a comprehensive and robust bid submission
- We work diligently to coordinate all information, obtain accurate quotes, review timings and develop designs, where required
- Upon funding, we work alongside your team to commence next steps and to develop the project
- AEC take responsibility for Contract and Project Management, ensuring seamless project delivery.
Why do you need PSDS funding?
The Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme is available to all academic establishments, to carry out energy-saving improvements and switch to low-carbon heating solutions. Funding also supports upgrades such as new insulation and more efficient lighting.
Our expertise in preparing, securing and delivering capital funding projects gives you the chance to reduce your carbon footprint towards a Net Zero approach.
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?
Our dedicated team have a proven track record of securing and delivering PSDS projects from inception through to completion.
Working closely with specialists and with full working knowledge of the bid criteria required by Salix, we are well-placed to prepare you for the decarbonisation of your estate.
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 PSDS application
If your school has a building issue or improvement project that may be suitable for PSDS 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 PSDS
- What supporting evidence may be needed
- How much preparation is involved
- What you should do next
Free and without obligation.
