When is a two-stage BBC process required?

As set out in Cabinet Office Circular CO (19) 6: Investment management and asset performance in the state service, for Government departments or Crown entities:

“for all capital expenditure, lease and asset disposal proposals that require Cabinet approval, this two-stage approval process must be followed unless otherwise agreed with The Treasury or monitoring agency.”

Stage 1:  Based on the Programme (or Indicative) Business Case; decision-makers consider and approve:

• recommendations for a preferred way forward (short-list options)
• the project to proceed with more detailed assessment of the short-list options,
• the project to engage with market suppliers through a Request for Information (RFI).

Stage 2:  Based on the Detailed Business Case; decision-makers consider recommendations to develop and finalise the arrangements for the successful implementation of the preferred option, including proceeding to formal market engagement through a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Tender (RFT) process.'

Useful links

• Cabinet Office Circular CO(19)6, Investment management and asset performance in the state services
• Project or Programme? (in development)
• Benefits guidance  
• Investment intensive agencies 
• Risk Profile Assessment (RPA)  
• Scoping/Point of Entry document 
• DPMC policy development guidance
• GCDO ICT standards
• Gateway Reviews - Lessons Learned

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