Do you require Refurbishment funding?

Provide your contact information to receive FREE advice on CIF Applications, understand if you qualify and how to maximise the application process.

Do you require Repairs funding?

CIF is a Government Scheme designed to help upgrade and maintain your building fabric, mechanical & electrical systems.

Do you require Expansion funding?

Academies and Sixth-Form Colleges rated good or outstanding by Ofsted can use CIF for expansion projects if they can demonstrate a need.

Condition Improvement Fund (CIF)

Condition Improvement Fund (commonly referred to as CIF), is a Government Scheme for Academies & Sixth Form Colleges who can apply for funding. This funding is designed to help upgrade and maintain their building fabric, mechanical & electrical systems to ensure they are in good condition to provide students and teaching staff with a suitable and safe working environment.

In addition, Academies and Sixth-Form Colleges rated good or outstanding by Ofsted, the Condition Improvement Fund also supports a small proportion of expansion projects to those who can demonstrate a need to expand.

We can provide you with free specific detailed information pertaining to your own Schools/Academies qualifying position allowing you, with the Governing Body, to make an informed decision and ultimately progress to the next stage of application. Contact the dedicated CIF team for your free consultation.

0161 429 1670

Why involve us, what is the process?

Roger Hannah has extensive expertise in the Education sector offering support to Academies who are bidding for CIF funding. We deliver a wide range of services targeting any part of the bidding process right through to the completion of the project.

Submit the full bid on behalf of the Academy
Support the Academies’ Business Manager in writing a bid
Design the project; including production of drawings & specifications to suite each indicial bid/project
Go to market for competitive quotations to support all CIF bids
Provide Cost Management Services
Provide H&S/Principal Designer Services

Successful CIF Academy Application - Case Study

Does your Academy or Sixth Form College require refurbishment, repair or expansion?

Roger Hannah can assist you through the entire process to ensure your school is best positioned for CIF consideration, which could include:

Fabric Projects

  • Roof refurbishments/replacements
  • Security & safeguarding
  • Window & curtain wall replacements
  • Extensions to existing accommodation
  • Sport facilities upgrades

Mechanical & Electrical Projects

  • Gas & electrical safety works and upgrades
  • Heating alterations and upgrades
  • Ventilation/air quality and thermal comfort
  • Fire safety
  • Lift safety
Article: A day in the life of a CIF Bidding Surveyor

FREE Application Advice

If you require detailed information on the application process and applying for funding, provide your direct contact details and the address of the School/Academy and we will contact you at our earliest convenience.

Alternatively, please feel free to contact us directly:

0161 429 1670

 

General Timescales from Application to Notification:

Each year the exact dates for CIF applications vary, but please see below the general timescales from year to year:

  1. Launch of the forthcoming years CIF updated information and online application window – Mid-October
  2. Deadline for new applicants to register end of November
  3. Deadline for all applicants to submit applications Mid-December
  4. Notification of applicant’s outcomes Spring the following year

 

Department for Education has already published the Condition Improvement Fund 2019 to 2020 outcome and confirm funding of £433 million for 1,412 projects at 1,209 academies and sixth-form colleges.

Read Government 2019/20 Report

A Day in the Life

What are the considerations a CIF Surveyor must undertake to maximise the Tender opportunity for a client?

We illustrate an average day in the CIF cycle and the challenges faced when requests to process and write a Tender are submitted late in the calendar year.

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