This stage is an opportunity to think creatively and to develop a deep understanding of need and demand, the effectiveness of different interventions or alternatives and the potential markets and supply solutions that might exist. Each will have different characteristics, costs and social, economic and environmental impacts - so now is the time to build knowledge and awareness to help inform the choices that will need to be made.
Typical activities at this stage
Needs analysis, market and supplier analysis, benchmarking, supply chain analysis, cost/value analysis, early market engagement, consultation, stakeholder mapping and engagement, social value or sustainability impact assessment, options appraisal.
This stage is an opportunity to think creatively and to develop a deep understanding of need and demand, the effectiveness of different interventions or alternatives and the potential markets and supply solutions that might exist. Each will have different characteristics, costs and social, economic and environmental impacts - so now is the time to build knowledge and awareness to help inform the choices that will need to be made.
Typical activities at this stage
Needs analysis, market and supplier analysis, benchmarking, supply chain analysis, cost/value analysis, early market engagement, consultation, stakeholder mapping and engagement, social value or sustainability impact assessment, options appraisal.