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8.9 Business Cases and Gateway Reviews

8.9.1All programmes and projects in central government are subject to Gateway Reviews. The Gateway Process examines programmes and projects at critical stages in their lifecycle to provide assurance that they can progress successfully to the next stage.
8.9.2The following table highlights the Gateway Review that corresponds with each business case stage. Gate 0 applies only to programmes and may be repeated at key stages throughout the programme. Gates 1-5 apply to projects within a programme.
Business Case Stage Gateway Review
High-Level 0: Strategic Assessment
SOC 1: Business Justification
OBC 2: Procurement Strategy
FBC 3: Investment Decision
Implementation 4: Readiness for Service
Benefits Realisation 5: Benefits Evaluation
8.9.3Further guidance on the Gateway Process is contained in section 10.5 and on the DFP Central Procurement Directorate Gateway Review Process web page.

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