# Experiences, Awareness and Understanding of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme \(CICS\)

> Contract award record from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Ministry of Justice](/buyers/ministry-of-justice/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: ZK Analytics Ltd
- Award value: £145,850
- Tender value: £145,850
- Award date: 9 October 2026
- Published: 13 October 2026
- Contract start: 5 October 2026
- Contract end: 31 March 2027
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 8f0d7311-0872-47e9-84b8-69492400edfc-917551
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e473582-7765-4228-b66b-5718624a5336

## Description

The project will commission an external research supplier to design, deliver, analyse and report on research exploring experiences of seeking compensation for violent crime through the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme \(CICS\), alongside wider public awareness and understanding of the scheme\. The research will comprise an online survey and interviews with previous applicants, as well as a separate online survey of the general public\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f0d7311-0872-47e9-84b8-69492400edfc-917551)