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

Please note that on 5th December 2003, Interserve Plc (the "Company") was
notified that Aviva plc (and its subsidiary, Morley Fund Management Limited),
were interested in 10,224,405 ordinary shares of 10p each in the Company,
representing an aggregate total of 8.99% of the Company's issued share capital.

5th December 2003



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