Project:

Wrexham University's Business Gateway

Overview:

This project will serve as a bridge between Wrexham University and local industry, fostering collaboration, innovation, job creation and inclusive economic growth.

Lead Sponsor:

 

Objectives

Additional GVA

Create £77 million net additonal GVA by 2036

Job Creation

Create up to 118 new jobs for the region

External Collaboration

To collaborate with 150 external organisations from North 
Wales and beyond

Investment Targets

£7.24m

Growth Deal

£15.69m

Other Public Sector

£0m

Private Sector

£22.93m

Total Investment

Which stage has the project reached?

Stage01.
Determine the Project context:

The planning phase of the spending proposal. Assessing the strategic context for the project and demonstrating how it provides synergy with other projects within the portfolio.
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Stage02.
Preparing the Strategic Outline Case:

The scoping phase of the project. Making the case for change and identifying the preferred way forward.
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Stage03.
Preparing the Outline Business Case:

The planning phase for the project. Identifying the options that provide value for money, confirming the affordability of the project and determining the arrangements for the successful delivery of the project. 
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Stage04.
Approval of the Outline Business Case:

The Outline Business Case is presented to the Economic Well-being Sub-Committee for approval. When approved the procurement phase of the project can begin. 
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Stage05.
Preparing the Full Business Case:

The procurement phase of the project. Recording the findings of the procurement and confirming the management arrangements for the delivery, monitoring and evaluation of the project.  
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Stage06.
Approval of the Full Business Case:

The Full Business Case is presented to the Economic Well-being Sub-Committee for approval. When approved the implementation phase of the project can begin. 
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Stage07.
Project Implementation and Monitoring:

The project implementation phase. The Full Business Case is used as a reference point to deliver the project and monitor progress. 
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Stage08.
Project Evaluation:

The post project implementation stage. Evaluating how well the project was delivered and lessons learnt.  The Full Business Case is used to determine the extent the anticipated benefits were delivered and realised.
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Key Members

  • Elliw Hughes Read more
    Elliw Hughes Growth Deal Programme Manager
Elliw Hughes
Elliw Hughes Growth Deal Programme Manager

My Role:

  • Deliver the Agri-food and Tourism Programme and the Innovation in High Value Manufacturing Programme
  • Engage with stakeholders to maximise the value of these Programmes
  • Support the delivery of Growth Deal projects so that expected benefits are realised