Business Case

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1.0 Purpose

This document defines the project’s Business Case and provides the baseline against which the project is continually assessed. NB: For support in completing the following financial sections either contact your financial

2.0 Background

Explain the context of the project and the reason why it is needed now.

3.0 Options considered

Provide details of what this project will deliver (in-scope) and what it will not deliver (out of scope

4.0 Deliverables

State how the project will contribute to the Council Plan, national policy or a Department’s objectives and priorities. Also state the final outcomes expected.

5.0 Scope

Provide details of what this project will deliver (in-scope) and what it will not deliver (out of scope).

6.0 Constraints

Provide details of any constraints (e.g. resources, legal and operational).

7.0 Key risks

Provide details of key risks

8.0 Benefits

Provide the financial benefits and costs associated with the project

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9.0 Commercial Proposition

Provide details of the procurement strategy including: Requirements Supplier Options Form of Contract (terms, duration, payment mechanism and performance

incentives) Risk allocation and transfer Timetable

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