- October 2026: condition survey commissioned, project shortlist drafted.
- Early November 2026: round opens, technical guidance restated, consultant retainers in place.
- Mid November 2026: governor pack submitted for the November governors' meeting.
- Late November to early December 2026: bid narrative finalised, evidence pack assembled.
- Mid-December 2026: round closes.
- January to April 2026: DfE moderation panel.
- 22 May 2026 (typical): outcomes published.
CIF 2026/27 timeline: October to May outcomes
The 2026/27 CIF round runs from early November 2026 open to mid-December 2026 close, with outcomes in May 2026. Critical internal deadlines (governor pack, surveyor sign-off, contribution sign-off) sit in October and November.
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- Week-by-week timeline?
- Critical internal deadlines?
- When do consultant retainers start?
- DfE assessment window?
- When do appeals open?