Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bef-9c07-70fb-a385-e0dd18c1d188/understanding-the-impact-of-digital-developments-on-audiences-production-and-di closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Understanding the impact of digital developments on audiences, production and distribution. [The Arts Council of England](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-arts-council-of-england) Pays 100% within 30 days Estimated value Not stated Published 23 Dec 2015 Deadline Closed 15 Jan 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Arts Council England, in conjunction with UK Theatre and SOLT, wishes to procure a service provider to carry out research that will deliver an improved understanding of the following key areas: - Digital audiences • What impact are digital screenings having on audiences for live theatrical performances? • Are touring patterns being affected by broadcast events/event cinema? • Who is engaging with digital performances, where are they and are they more diverse than audiences at live events? • What are the differences with regard to quality of experience and access between digital or ‘live’ events? • What kind of live performance content is currently being offered digitally that is drawing audiences? • What motivates audiences to attend live to digital screenings, or to consume live performance digitally (i.e. is it star or brand driven; how important is cost or physical proximity, etc). • What is the future propensity for attenders and non-attenders to attend/consume live performance digitally in venues or online? - Digital production and distribution • What are the barriers for arts and cultural organisations to enter the market for event cinema or other types of digital distribution? • What are the opportunities for smaller organisations to create digital content for small venues and/or digital devices? • What are the opportunities for co-promotion - cinema, producer and local venues working together to share and build audiences for event cinema and live work? The principal artform focus for this research will be theatre, but we recognise that digital distribution crosses artform boundaries and the research may therefore make reference to examples from beyond theatre, as appropriate e.g. Opera and ballet. Read full description ## CPV classification Research and development services and related consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/25b933b0-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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