Guide
Guide to feasibility studies in programmes and projects
Assess whether a proposed programme or project is achievable and worthwhile before committing resources.
A guide from Government Project Delivery on how to plan, conduct and report a feasibility study for government programmes and projects.
A feasibility study is a structured assessment of whether a proposal is likely to be achievable and worthwhile in practice.
This guide sets out why feasibility studies matter, when they are needed, and how to carry them out. It covers:
- initial feasibility studies conducted before a business case is developed
- project-level studies during a programme
- studies following a change of direction
- studies for specific technical purposes
This guide is for senior responsible owners who commission feasibility studies, programme and project managers who run them, and the analysts and subject matter experts who contribute to them.
Programmes and projects expecting to join the Government Major Projects Portfolio
Feasibility studies are a requirement for new programmes and projects expecting to join the Government Major Projects Portfolio (GMPP). This guide explains what these studies need to include to follow HM Treasury’s ‘Treasury approval process for programmes and projects’ and ‘GPD PN 01/26: GMPP feasibility studies’.
Contents
- Purpose.
- Key points.
- Why conduct a feasibility study?
- What is a feasibility study?
- When is a feasibility study needed?
- Who is involved in a feasibility study?
- How to conduct a feasibility study.
- Further reading.
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Product Information
Delivery vehicle Feasibility, Programme, Project
Practice Adaptive Delivery, Decision Making, Delivery Approach, Hybrid Delivery, Incremental Delivery, Iterative Delivery
Sector Digital and data, Government Transformation and Service Delivery, Infrastructure and Construction, Military Capability
Product type Workbooks and guides