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Ensures every option includes time, cost, benefits, advantages, disadvantages, risks, and constraints, and requires a “do nothing” option to show consequences if no action is taken. Ends with an evidence-based recommendation for the most suitable option, supported by clear reasoning and impacts.","Options Paper\n[Project Name]\nPurpose of document\nA high level view of all options available to resolve a problem, or to find a solution where change is required.\nAll options considered must be included in the paper, even if not viable, to demonstrate that they have been analysed and there are reasons for discounting.\nEvery option should give clear and concise factual information about the time, cost, benefits, advantages, disadvantages, risks and constraints.  The options can then be compared from a balanced viewpoint.\nEvery options paper must include a ‘do nothing’ option to demonstrate what would happen if no change was pursued.  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