The Benefits Realization Framework section states:
1. It was identified in the OBC that existing schools and universities play a major role in the success or otherwise of the Pittville project. A strategy for Learning Provider engagement is to be prepared.
2. A senior manager within the Local Education Authority is ultimately responsible for benefits realization.
Which 2 statements apply to these entries?

• A. Amend entry 1, because the strategy for the realization of benefits should be confirmed within the OBC.
• B. Delete entry 1, because schools and universities will be responsible for the delivery of the benefits.
• C. Amend entry 2, because the project manager is responsible for benefits realization.
• D. No change to entry 1, because the strategy for the realization of benefits should be revisited and re-affirmed within the FBC.
• E. No change to entry 2, because this is appropriate to this section.

Which detail should be explained in the Commercial Case?

• A. Implementation timescales agreed for delivery.
• B. Overall affordability and funding arrangements for the deal.
• C. Impact on the organization's balance sheet.
• D. Impact on the organization's income and expenditure account.

There is a need to meet regulations that address the needs of those with Learning Difficulties and Disabilities Should this item be recorded as a dependency within the Strategic Outline Case?

• A. No, because dependencies should NOT be recorded within the Strategic Outline Case.
• B. Yes, because any actions or developments required by others should be considered if the success of the project is dependent upon them.
• C. Yes, because success of the project is dependent upon compliance with these regulations.
• D. No, because the regulations are an externally imposed parameter or constraint.

Using the Scenario, answer the following question about the actions taken when establishing the Economic Case within the Outline Business Case (OBC).
It is thought that funding for the new campus on the site of the Old Fire Station Headquarters could be achieved through a public private partnership (PPP). The size of the Pittville project is very similar to the recent PPP development of Marshgate High School, a school in a neighbouring part of the county.
Lines 1 to 5 in the table below consist of an assertion statement and a reason statement. For each line identify the appropriate option, from options A to E, that applies. Each option can be used once, more than once or not at all.

Answer the following questions about the content of the Commercial Case and the Financial Case for the Pittville project.
Which detail should be explained in the Commercial Case?

• A. Capital and revenue implications of the resultant deal, including any costs falling to the organization.
• B. Net effect on the organization's charges (prices), if any.
• C. Service streams and outputs being contracted for.
• D. How charges for the preferred service provider's offer have been modelled, including the resultant benefits.