CReDo Phase 2: Strategic Outline Case

This document forms a Strategic Outline Case for the CReDo project, structured per the Five Case model, a standard public sector approach to forming business cases. Typically, the business cases progress through three stages: first a Strategic Outline Case to assess the overall fit with policy and objectives, and comparing expected societal benefits; then an Outline Business Case adding deeper detail including on procurement options, market readiness and cost projections; and finally a Full Business Case at point of contract award with deeper detail including full costings and risks to be managed.

The purpose is to cover the main aspects of assessing a proposed project’s viability and value for money whilst recognising that depth and details become available iteratively over time, as the project progresses.