What is T Level Capital Fund (TLCF)?
The T Level Capital Fund (TLCF) is to help eligible providers have world class facilities for the delivery of T-Levels from 2024/25. There are two main elements to the TLCF:
- Specialist Equipment Allocation (SEA)
- Buildings and Facilities Improvement Grant (BFIG)
These grant funds assist schools with the refurbishment of buildings, expansion-based works and upgrading of equipment to help deliver the T Level curriculum.
Specialist Equipment Allocation (SEA) - SEA is awarded via a formula to providers delivering a T Level route for the first time in 2024/25. More information can be found here;
Buildings and Facilities Improvement Grant (BFIG) - You should apply for a BFIG if you require capital funding to improve facilities to support the delivery of T Levels.
Who can apply?
You are eligible to apply if you have registered to deliver T Levels in the 2024/25 academic year and are on this list of Providers selected to deliver T Levels that was updated in February 2023; and
- You are a further education college, sixth form college, higher education institution, school, academy, or university technical college; and
- You have not previously received a BFIG for delivery of the T Level route at the institution/campus you are applying for in this round.
Project Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible to receive BFIG funding, your project must:
- deliver space to be used primarily for publicly funded T Level education provision for students between the ages of 16 and 19 years for the specific route or routes you have applied for
- support delivery of a T Level route for which you have not already received BFIG funding at the same site
- used for refurbishment works and/or creation of new space
- planned for completion and occupation by September 2025; and
- delivered in compliance with all applicable statutory duties and procurement rules
Timelines
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Milestones |
Dates |
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Launch of TLCF Round |
November 2023 |
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Deadline for all BFIG applicants to submit applications |
February 2024 |
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Project Assessments |
February – May 2024 |
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Applicants notified of outcome |
Summer 2024 |
How can Barker help?
At Barker, our APMP qualified bid writers consult with you to assess your site to advise on the best projects to bid for and guide on the best strategy for submission.
Once funding has been granted, we will take full responsibility for contract administration and project management of the works. Removing this pressure allows you to prepare for the following September, safe in the knowledge that you will have world-class facilities to teach the T Level subjects.
Here is how Barker assisted Hedingham School & Sixth Form College to create new world class teaching facilities with dedicated classrooms to deliver their Digital Business Services qualification.
Next Steps
The next round of TLCF is expected to open in November 2023. If you are looking to apply and would like to speak to a member of our team, call us on 01279 647111 or email education@barker-associates.co.uk
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