Notification Under Part VI the Companies Act 1985 (as amended)

Please note that on 1 October 2003, Interserve Plc (the "Company") was notified
that Aviva plc (and its subsidiary Morley Fund Management Limited), were
interested in 11,647,462 ordinary shares of 10p each in the Company,
representing an aggregate total of 10.25% of the Company's issued share
capital.

2 October 2003.



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