ITN is putting its Channel 4 News regional service out to tender, after using the same independent production company five years.
The broadcaster is seeking “expressions of interest” from companies to run its Leeds-based news operation, run currently by Chameleon TV.
ITN insisted the move was not because of any dissatisfaction with Chameleon TV.
Managing editor, Guy Ker said that after five years it was time to see whether there were other contenders for the contract.
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