Notification under Part VI of the Companies Act 1985 (as amended)

Please note that on 26th September 2003, Interserve Plc (the "Company") was
notified that Aviva plc (and its subsidiary, Morley Fund Management Limited),
were interested in 9,326,156 ordinary shares of 10p each in the Company,
representing an aggregate total of 8.20% of the Company's issued share capital.

29th September 2003



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