Brock Keep, Oxford Road – third sector bidding process opens 5 Aug deadline 2 Oct 2026

Article date
21 July 2026
Primary interest
Voluntary sector
Reading Borough Council asset disposal – third sector bidding opportunity
  • Property freehold: Brock Keep, 571 Oxford Road, Reading RG30 1HL
  • Open for applications: 5 August 2026
  • Deadline for applications: 12 noon on 2 October 2026

Reading Borough Council will commence the 8-week bidding process for the sale of the freehold at Brock Keep, 571 Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1HL on 5 August 2026.

How to submit a proposal
  • If you are a local Voluntary or Community Sector group please contact info@rva.org.uk or telephone 0118 9372273 to request a copy of the application form and guidance.
  • You can download the RBC Asset Disposal Policy updated 2025 which also includes the scoring system at the end, against which your application will be assessed.
  • You can download a copy of the RBC Corporate Plan here.
  • VCS organisations are welcome to contact the RVA Advice Service at advice@rva.org.uk for free, confidential advice and assistance with submitting their application or supporting documentation such as Business Plans.
  • VCS organisations can apply for pro bono professional services from LandAid, for example a surveyor, architect, solicitor etc.
  • Applications and accompanying documents should be sent to: Mark Redfearn (Policy Manager): mark.redfern@reading.gov.uk by 12noon 2 October 2026.
Viewings can be arranged by contacting agents A H Lansley:

The freehold of the property is simultaneously being advertised on the open market by the marketing agent A H Lansley (telephone 0118 939 1234, website at A.H. Lansley.