Prior to engaging Veracity, the Home Office had less experience compared to other Departments in drafting business cases and getting funding for large programmes. There was no established financial strategy or experience in presenting the best business case to obtain funding for such a large-scale programme. 

Veracity took a strategic, hands-on approach, supporting the SROs and working with various teams to understand the challenges and therefore build a case for change. We also helped shape the direction and scope of the programme by building valid options within the business case and key outcomes for the preferred option. The clearer the outcomes the more robust our costings and benefits quantification can be. The solution included:  

• Business Case Creation: Developed strong business cases supported by robust costs and benefits which allowed for HM Treasury and Infrastructure Projects Authority approval, securing approval to proceed with delivery and full funding for the programme.  
• Programme Infrastructure: Supported with establishing the foundation for a Project Management Office, setting up the Finance, Benefits and Risk Management functions as well as the development of key models to support costings and resource allocation.  
• Operational Management: Delivered finance and change support, including budgeting, forecasting, and on-the-ground delivery, while meeting complex government requirements and adapting to funding and policy changes.  
• Strategic Guidance: Partnered with the Home Office to shape the scope and develop key outcomes for the programme like eVisas, eGates, and business change.