The Five Case Model – a tool for better decision making

The 5 Case Model is the best practice approach to planning spending proposals and enabling effective business decisions.

In practice this means:

• Establishing a clear need for intervention – a case for change
• Setting clear objectives – what we want to achieve from our investments
• Considering a wide range of potential solutions – ensuring an optimal balance of benefits, cost and risk
• Putting the arrangements in place to successfully deliver the proposal

The five case model provides the framework and tools to enable effective decision making when considering the costs and risks associated with investment.

A summary of The Five Case Model is available, and more detail is included in the 5 Case Model Guidance.  Both documents are available to download below. 

Support for the development of spending proposals using the Five Case Model in Wales is available from the Business Assurance Hub.  Contact: Stefan Sanchez (Stefan.Sanchez@wales.gsi.gov.uk).