Guidance
Defra enabling benefits framework
Defra enabling benefits framework provides guidance on assessing the strategic value of enabling activities in business cases where benefits cannot be given a monetary value.
The Defra enabling benefits framework helps teams across government assess enabling benefits in economic appraisal.
It provides a structured approach for assessing benefits that are difficult to quantify or monetise, such as:
- technological agility
- better data
- cyber security
- business continuity
The framework uses standard benefit categories and rating criteria to support consistent appraisal across business cases.
It helps users present a fuller assessment of value for money and supports more informed decision-making.
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Published 10 September 2026