Overview
Background
Jim Barclay on behalf of the School of Chemistry has requested some support from an analyst to help develop what would be needed for a project in relation to the management, use, and financial charging of scientific instruments. They have paper processes, and want to be able to systemise:
1) the use of the instruments, including booking,
2) the recharge of the instruments and
3) whether this could be used for other similar services.
Scope
While not currently willing to agree funding for the full project, CSE are willing to fund work by IS Applications to help Jim develop a Business Case for funding the full project. The aim of this short project is to support Jim Barclay in preparing a business case for the project, to bring clarity to what the project is aiming to achieve, together with the projected costs and benefits and approximate delivery timeline.
Objectives
- Support Jim Barclay in developing a Business Case for the Scientific Instrument Management project.
- Identify whether work from IS Applications is likely to be needed in developing the solution, and if so what the work would involve and the approximate estimate for that work (small / medium / large / extra large)
Deliverables
- Business Case, with cost and benefit estimates, which Jim can use as a basis for funding bids.
Benefits
- Identifying the vision for what the project is aiming to achieve
- Provide a documented Business Case for Jim to use as a basis for funding bids, either within the University or for external funding
- Enable funders to determine whether the project is worthwhile funding, through identifying costs and benefits, both financial and non-financial
Success Criteria
- Draft Business Case developed, with cost estimates, which Jim can then use as a basis for funding bids