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

Please note that on 29 August 2003, Interserve Plc (the "Company") was notified
that Aviva plc (and its subsidiary Morley Fund Management Limited), were
interested in 7,017,333 ordinary shares of 10p each in the Company,
representing an aggregate total of 6.17% of the Company's issued share capital.

29 August 2003.



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