Preferred way forward
The Green Book, Central Government Guidance On Appraisal And Evaluation, Published by HM Treasury in 2020, suggests the Preferred Way Forward: ‘…found using the options framework, is the option that appears most likely to deliver SMART objectives at the longlist stage before a detailed appraisal of the shortlist. This option, together with Business As Usual, a viable do-minimum and one or two other alternatives are taken forward as a shortlist for more detailed appraisal.’
The 2018 Green Book suggested the Preferred Way Forward is: ‘…found using the options framework, is the option most likely to deliver SMART objectives at the long-list stage. This option, together with Business As Usual, a viable do-minimum and other alternatives are taken forward as a short-list for more detailed appraisal.’
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