Acquisition

Serco Group PLC
20 December 2000

Serco Group plc

Acquisition of Quality Assurance Associates Limited

On 20 December 2000 the Company acquired Quality Assurance Associates Limited
(QAA) for a consideration of £2.55 million of which £1.55 million will be
satisfied by new Serco Group plc shares.

QAA is an education and training consultancy firm providing services to
central and local government in the UK.

Application has been made to the UK Listing Authority and the London Stock
Exchange for the new 188,346 Ordinary 2p shares to trade on the London Stock
Exchange and to be admitted to the Official list. Dealings are expected to
commence on Friday 22 December 2000.

Contact - Francesca Todd 01932 755900