Robust analysis to meet standards
Robust economic appraisal is at the heart of public sector investment decisions. Global City Futures provides independent, technically rigorous analysis to ensure projects meet HM Treasury Green Book standards, withstand scrutiny, and demonstrate clear public value.
We support local authorities, central government departments, universities, trusts, not-for-profits, and prime contractors in developing business cases and funding bids that achieve approval and unlock investment. Our expertise in economic appraisal enhances the credibility ofproposals and strengthens the competitive position in tendering.
HMT Green Book Compliant Analysis
All appraisals are undertaken in line with HM Treasury’s Green Book, ensuring your project is fully compliant with central government requirements and aligned with best practice in economic evaluation.
Long List to Short List Assessment
We design and apply robust option appraisal methodologies to move confidently from a wide set of potential interventions to a deliverable, high-value shortlist. Our approach:
- Applies consistent criteria and scoring frameworks.
- Provides transparent decision-making trails for scrutiny.
- Reduces the risk of challenge by ensuring a fair and auditable process.
Detailed and Robust Benefits Quantification
Demonstrating value creation is essential for securing funding. We provide:
- Quantification of social, economic, and environmental benefits across multiple impact areas.
- Use of established metrics and valuation techniques to evidence benefits.
- Clear articulation of distributional impacts and additionality.
Risk Assessment and Quantification
Understanding uncertainty and risk strengthens the resilience of business cases. We deliver:
- Quantification of risk impacts on costs, benefits, and delivery schedules.
- Practical recommendations for mitigation strategies that improve deliverability.
Value for Money Appraisal
We test and evidence the efficiency of public spending by:
- Calculating Benefit-Cost Ratios (BCRs) and other VfM metrics in line with HM Treasury guidance.
- Providing clear, transparent reporting suitable for submission to HM Treasury, DLUHC, and other funding bodies.
- Highlighting areas to improve VfM performance to strengthen bids.
Why Choose Global City Futures?
Our team has advised on major regeneration, housing, and infrastructure programmes, helping clients secure public funding. By providing analysis that is both compliant and practical, we enable our clients to navigate complexity, unlock funding, and deliver impactful projects with confidence.
Case Studies
Financial Advisor to East Kent NHS Trust
Finance and Professional Services
Providing financial services to East Kent NHS Trust to assist in a capital redevelopment programme with a clear net zero carbon target
New sustainable hub West Exe Park
Business Case Development
Global City Futures appointed as Financial Advisors to develop a new sustainable community with business and transport hub
North Bristol NHS Trust Key Worker Housing
Business Case Development
A multi-million-pound capital redevelopment programme to include the development of ground-breaking, reduced carbon accommodation for up to 300 key workers
