Public Sector Business Cases

Developing robust business cases that underpin real transformation

The case for better business cases

Public sector bodies invest vast sums of money each year on new programmes. They are accountable to the public to deliver value for money and to consider broader economic, social and environmental impacts.

Each new programme must be supported by an approved business case, but developing these can require robust, objective evidence, a diverse set of skills and a structured development approach.

Business cases require public bodies to answer difficult questions regarding strategic direction, economic value, commercial achievability, financial viability and delivery, with the largest programmes being subject to Treasury approval.

Business cases are more than a box-ticking exercise – better business cases make it more likely that the best solution is chosen, give more transparency to decision-making and create accountability for the use of public funds.

Our strength of expertise

Capgemini Invent has a strong track record supporting clients to develop HM Treasury compliant ‘5 Case Model’ business cases for public sector transformations. Our clients span home affairs, diplomacy, healthcare, education, pensions, local government, policing, revenue & customs, and defence.

Combining our digital and technology heritage with cutting edge strategy, innovation and design thinking capabilities, we are well placed to help public sector organisations through the full investment lifecycle, from establishing the strategic direction and case for change, through to successful delivery and benefits realisation.

Our offer

We have a diverse team of over 60 consultants qualified to deliver business cases according to the Treasury’s ‘Better Business Cases’ methodology, as well as a wealth of experience from Capgemini Invent’s wider capability teams covering digital transformation, innovation, agile, sustainability, data & analytics and people & change.

From previous successful engagements we have developed:

• Ready-made blueprints, templates and lessons learned to accelerate business case development and ensure consistent high quality.
• Maturity diagnostic tooling to critically assess a business case at any stage of development and prioritise amendments for rapid delivery.
• An Agile development method for business cases, focusing on early iteration, collaboration and responsiveness to change.

We also provide Better Business Cases training to our clients, where our trainers will upskill client teams on the ground during our engagements to deliver a better business case while providing a lasting capability.

Bringing to life ‘What’s Next’ for the Public Sector

We recognise the way government evaluates spending decisions is constantly evolving. We regularly update our approach according to the latest Treasury best practice guidance, and ensure it is applicable to the latest strategic priorities in government such as addressing the economic recovery from COVID-19, delivering the Levelling Up initiative, designing the Building Back Better growth plan and the route to Carbon Net Zero.