Business case resources
This is the central point for access to guidance, support, explanation and practical assistance for both the creation and the assessment of Business Cases. Recommended best in creation of business case practice is the 5 Case Model.
Creating business cases key documents
- PDF file of Public Sector Business Cases using the Five Case Model: a Toolkit - guidance (390KB)
- PDF file of Public Sector Business Cases using the Five Case Model: a Toolkit - the templates (427KB)
Assessing business cases key documents:
- PDF file of Assessing Business Cases ´a short plain English guide´ (135KB)
- PDF file of Business case checklist (64KB)
All public spending proposals for policies projects or programmes need to be supported by a proportionate and well structured business case at the heart of which lies assessment according to the Green Book guidance.
The '5 Case Model' which originated in the Treasury has been recommended by successive Green Books and has been in widespread use across the public sector for some years. It complies with both the Green Book guidance on assessment and the OGC Gateway process for project assurance.
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If you have any suggestions or feedback please contact us via the Green Book email address at greenbook@hm-treasury.gov.uk and include the words "business case feedback" in the subject line of your email.