Common use of CCR Wider Investment Fund Scheme Appraisal Framework Clause in Contracts

CCR Wider Investment Fund Scheme Appraisal Framework. Regardless of how the candidate schemes have been submitted they will all be required to follow the same appraisal process which has been developed to be transparent and equitable. This will also apply to Candidate Schemes which are only requesting partial support or a contribution and may be subject to other Appraisal Frameworks or assessment processes. Where this is the case, the Wider Investment Fund portion of the investment will be treated in the same way as a standalone scheme. The Wider Investment Fund Scheme Appraisal Framework is shown in Figure 2 and illustrates the Gateway system to be used including business case requirements, consultation, assessment process, and the recommendation and decision making protocol. The Assessment Framework will identify those Candidate Schemes in the Prospectus which are eligible to enter the Delivery Programme. The Regional Office is responsible for co-ordinating and managing the Appraisal Framework including procuring external independent assessments of business cases and for ensuring the separation between the sponsorship of projects/programmes and their appraisal and evaluation. The Regional Office will produce a set of guidance documentation, including proforma, for Candidate Scheme Sponsors, detailing the various stages of the Appraisal Framework. The appraisal process is consistent with HM Treasury’s Green Book and Business Case Appraisal process and is based on the five cases model; the strategic case; the economic case; the commercial case; the financial case; and the management case. Figure 2: CCRCD Wider Investment Fund Scheme Assessment Framework The appraisal process will apply the principle of proportionality, with more detailed information being required for large, complex or contentious schemes. This is important to ensure Candidate Scheme Sponsors are not discouraged from submitting less complex schemes whilst ensuring that large investments are scrutinised and tested appropriately.

CCR Wider Investment Fund Scheme Appraisal Framework. Regardless of how the candidate schemes have been submitted they will all be required to follow the same appraisal process which has been developed to be transparent and equitable. This will also apply to Candidate Schemes which are only requesting partial support or a contribution and may be subject to other Appraisal Frameworks or assessment processes. Where this is the case, the Wider Investment Fund portion of the investment will be treated in the same way as a standalone scheme. The Wider Investment Fund Scheme Appraisal Framework is shown in Figure 2 and illustrates the Gateway system to be used including business case requirements, consultation, assessment process, and the recommendation and decision making protocol. The Assessment Framework will identify those Candidate Schemes in the Prospectus which are eligible to enter the Delivery Programme. The Regional Office is responsible for co-ordinating and managing the Appraisal Framework including procuring external independent assessments of business cases and for ensuring the separation between the sponsorship of projects/programmes and their appraisal and evaluation. The Regional Office will produce a set of guidance documentation, including proforma, for Candidate Scheme Sponsors, detailing the various stages of the Appraisal Framework. The appraisal process is consistent with HM Treasury’s Green Book and Business Case Appraisal process and is based on the five cases model; the strategic case; the economic case; the commercial case; the financial case; and the management case. APPENDIX 1 CCRCD COMBINED DOCUMENT PACK Figure 2: CCRCD Wider Investment Fund Scheme Assessment Framework The appraisal process will apply the principle of proportionality, with more detailed information being required for large, complex or contentious schemes. This is important to ensure Candidate Scheme Sponsors are not discouraged from submitting less complex schemes whilst ensuring that large investments are scrutinised and tested appropriately.