Review and update of the Better Business Case and Gateway Frameworks

Why is the Treasury doing this work?

The Treasury has decided to update the BBC and Gateway frameworks in response to feedback from stakeholders that business cases are too long, take too much time and cost to develop, and are not presented in a way that supports Ministers and Cabinet to make well-informed timely decisions.

In response to this feedback, the Treasury was directed to undertake a full review of the BBC and Gateway frameworks to ensure these are fit for purpose [GOV-23-MIN-0037 refers]. A commitment to review the BBC framework and associated investment planning products was also made in the Infrastructure Action Plan.

What outcomes is the Treasury seeking from this work?

The key outcomes sought from this update are shorter business cases that are faster to produce, and contain the key information needed by Ministers and Cabinet to make well-informed and timely decisions throughout the investment lifecycle.

The goal is for high-quality investment planning to support the efficient delivery of investments to the agreed timeframes, budget and scope.

Newsletters

The Treasury issues regular newsletters to keep framework users and stakeholders informed of this update. See our most recent newsletter below:

See the publication search for all past newsletters: All Update of Better Business Case and Gateway Frameworks newsletters

Summary of Tranche 1 changes

The table below recaps Tranche 1 changes and expected benefits from these changes. The September 2024 newsletter provides additional detail on each change.

Contacts for more information

If you have any questions or feedback on the update to the BBC and Gateway frameworks, please direct these to: [email protected]

All queries regarding Gateway (including the scheduling of a Gateway review) should be directed to: [email protected]