Post-16 and construction skills

Application Components: Online application submitted via Jaggaer portal including project and capacity planning details

Application Platform: DfE eTendering Portal (Jaggaer)

Assessment Criteria: Applications assessed based on capacity need, alignment with skills demand, and value for money (as outlined in guidance)

Decision Process: Applicants notified of outcomes in July 2026

Eligible Research Costs: Capital investment to expand education and training facilities and capacity

Funding Structure: Capital funding allocated through a national competitive bidding round

important notes: Applications must be submitted via the Jaggaer portal; registration required by 27 February 2026; funding applies only to non-devolved areas; late applications will not be accepted

Ineligible Applicants: Schools with sixth forms, University Technical Colleges (UTCs), Studio Schools, and Maths Schools

Key Organisational Requirements: Applications must relate to sites located in non-devolved areas; applicants must be eligible education providers; applications must be submitted through the official portal

Objectives: To increase education and training capacity, support construction skills development, and meet workforce demand linked to economic growth