The purpose of this document is to provide a template for a council to draft an Outline Business Case (OBC). This template is based upon the HM Treasury Green Book Five Case Model and seeks to follow and build upon the Better Business Cases guidance.
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OBC Generic Local Energy_WITH GUIDANCE v1.2
The purpose of this document is to provide a template for a council to draft a Strategic Outline Case (SOC). This template is based upon the HM Treasury Green Book Five Case Model and seeks to follow and build upon the Better Business Cases guidance.
It aims to provide a framework for structured thinking and assurance to identify the preferred option for delivery of the project, considering affordability and public value.
The Outline Business Case (OBC) evaluates and identifies the preferred option for delivery of the project, considering affordability and public value. Using the Five Case Model, the OBC revisits the strategic, economic, commercial, financial, and management aspects of the shortlisted options. After the OBC, the project moves to the procurement phase.
Designed to aid Local Authorities in developing robust, evidence-based plans to enable Net Zero.
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