1.4  The Business Case Process

The business case process generally involves the following four key parts:

Part A:  Planning Future Service Delivery: Summarizes the discussion and analysis of the service delivery requirements that define the need for the project;

Part B:  Service Delivery Options: Presents the objectives, scope, program delivery options analysis and recommendation for the preferred service delivery option (the investment decision);

Part C:  Procurement Options Analysis: Describes and evaluates the procurement options available for the preferred service delivery option (the procurement decision); and

Part D:  Accounting and Funding Analysis: Provides a detailed funding and affordability analysis, including an accounting and financial statement analysis (affordability), for the recommended procurement option.