Policy paper

Digital and Data Benefits framework

This framework helps analysts across government quantify benefits of digital and data programmes.

• From: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and Government Digital Service
• Published: 7 April 2026

This was published under the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

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The framework, developed by economists in Government Digital Service (GDS) provides methodologies and evidence that can be used to help departments quantify benefits of Digital and Data projects. This guidance should be used in conjunction with existing Green Book guidance.

Published 7 April 2026