◼ The preliminary business case constitutes the planning framework, and is used to demonstrate and justify the service rationale, consider service delivery alternatives and also inform internal agency priority setting.
◼ The preliminary business case template and the Strategic Gateway review report must be prepared and submitted for Treasury assessment before proceeding to the Business Case Review stage.
◼ Each section of the template is to be addressed to an appropriate level of detail. If this cannot be achieved then a full referenced justification must be provided.
◼ The extent and accuracy of evidence for the preliminary business case will be proportionate to the value and risk of the project or program. The degree of accuracy and basis for the cost and time estimates should be stated. The degree of accuracy is expected to be lower than that for a full business case.
◼ The standard of evidence is to be based on quantitative (preferred) and qualitative data underpinned by established methodologies. The standard is lower than that required for a full business case.