Production on the CBeebies presentation links, including the famous Bedtime Stories, will remain the same.
A similar outsourcing decision was taken over popular BBC kids showBlue Peterearlier this year.
Animationhas been a key plankof department boss Patricia Hidalgos strategy since she took over.
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BBC Childrens hits include the likes ofHey Duggee, Oliver TwistadaptationDodgerand Nicolas Winding RefnsFamous Five.
The corporation has been battling with heightened competition, soaring costs and a barely-rising licence fee.
