Notification of Major Interest in Shares

24 August 2009

                                        Allocate Software plc ("the Company")

                                      Notification of Major Interest in Shares

The  Company received notification on 11 August 2009 that, on 4 August 2009, a fund manager acting on behalf  of  the
Electricity  Supply Pension Scheme sold 1,300,000 ordinary shares of 5p ("Ordinary Shares") in  the  Company.   As  a
result,  the  Electricity Supply Pension Scheme now holds 1,300,000 Ordinary Shares, which represents  2.91%  of  the
Company's issued share capital.  The shares are held in the name of BNY (OCS) Nominees Limited A/C ESPSBEP.

Enquiries:

Allocate Software                                                   
Ian Bowles - Chief Executive Officer                                Tel: [phone]
Simon Thorne - Chief Financial Officer

Numis Securities                                                    
Nominated adviser - Michael Meade / Brent Nabbs                     Tel: [phone]
Corporate Broking - James Black

Hansard Group                                                       
John Bick                                                           Tel: [phone]
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About Allocate Software
Allocate  Software  plc  is  the  leading  workforce  optimisation  software  applications  provider  for  world-wide
organisations with large, multi-skilled workforces.  With over 18 years' experience, they ensure customers can  match
operational  demands  with  workforce  supply.  Using  MAPS,  Allocate  Software's  workforce  optimisation  software
application, organisations can deploy the right people and right skills, to the right place at the right  time.  With
Corporate headquarters in London, regional offices in the UK, USA, Australia and Malaysia, Allocate Software  provide
services  and  support to an international customer base across Europe, North America and Asia  Pacific.  Founded  in
1991,   Allocate  Software  plc  is  listed  on  the  AIM  market  of  the  London  Stock  Exchange  ("ALL").  Please
visit www.allocatesoftware.com for further information.

Allocate Software plc