cifapplication.co.ukIndependent reference register
Section 15

15.CIF evidence requirements checklist

Strong CIF submissions are evidence-led.[2]

15.1Surveyor reports

Independent surveyor reports should be RICS-qualified and recent (within twelve months of submission).

15.2Photograph specification

Photographs should be dated, geo-tagged where possible, and annotated. A minimum of one wide-shot and three close-ups per affected element is the practical norm.

15.3Contractor quotes

Either three competitive contractor quotes from comparable specifications, or a Crown Commercial framework rate (such as CF25), satisfies the cost-certainty band.[12]

15.4Planning permission

Where planning permission is required, evidence of grant or a clear path to grant by the September delivery cut-off is required for full Planning marks.

15.5CDC2 / GEMS baseline

The school-level CDC2 report acts as the central baseline.[5]

Governor paper output

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