UKRPSS — UK Responsible Procurement Supplier Standard — 2026

Assess your supply chain. Meet the 2025 legislation.

The self-service modern slavery assessment tool for SMEs supplying the NHS and public sector. Up to 25 suppliers. Download and start in minutes.

New statutory duty — NHS (Procurement, Slavery & Human Trafficking) Regulations 2025 are now in force

Buy the supply chain tool — £295 + VAT → See how it works

£295

one-off download

suppliers assessed

questions across 7 sections

accreditation levels

subscriptions or platforms

Aligned to NHS (Procurement, Slavery & Human Trafficking) Regulations 2025·PPN 009·Procurement Act 2023·NHS Standard Contract 2025/26

Statutory duty

NHS Procurement Regulations 2025

All organisations procuring for the health service must now assess and mitigate modern slavery risk across their supply chain under s.12ZC NHS Act 2006.

Mandatory exclusion

Procurement Act 2023

In force February 2025. Modern Slavery Act offences are now grounds for mandatory exclusion from all public sector procurements. No exceptions.

Policy requirement

PPN 009 — Government Supply Chains

All central government and NHS supply chains must identify modern slavery risks and implement due diligence processes. Applies to your suppliers too.

April 2026 deadline

NHS Evergreen Assessment

NHS England requires all suppliers to reach Level 1 of the Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment by April 2026. Modern slavery controls are a core requirement.

The problem

Supplying the NHS just got more demanding.

SMEs rarely have dedicated compliance teams. But the legislation doesn't care. Every NHS supplier is now expected to assess and document their supply chain's modern slavery risk.

The legislation is already in force

The NHS (Procurement, Slavery and Human Trafficking) Regulations 2025 are not coming — they are here. Every new NHS procurement must now include risk assessment and mitigation of modern slavery across the supply chain. Your buyers are already asking.

"Public bodies will require suppliers to review and improve their practices in accordance with these regulations." — DHSC

A consultant audit costs £500–2,000 per supplier

For an SME with 10–25 suppliers, a professionally managed supply chain audit can cost £5,000–£50,000. Most SMEs simply absorb the compliance risk instead. This tool replaces that audit for £295, total.

"Specific attention should be given to the proportionality of the requirements when applying them to SMEs." — NHS England guidance

Non-compliance costs contracts, not just marks

Under the Procurement Act 2023, modern slavery offences are grounds for mandatory exclusion from public procurements. Failing to demonstrate supply chain assurance is no longer a tender weakness — it can end your eligibility entirely.

"The Procurement Act makes certain Modern Slavery Act offences grounds for mandatory exclusion of suppliers." — PPN 009

£295

one-off download. No subscription. No platform. No ongoing cost.

suppliers assessed per licence. Designed specifically for SMEs.

questions across 7 sections. Bronze to Platinum scoring.

consultant required. Self-service, self-contained, self-managed.

How it works

Three steps. Complete supply chain picture.

The tool runs entirely in your web browser — no installation, no cloud, no login. Download once. Use forever.

Create & send assessments

Type the supplier's name and click Create. A personalised assessment file downloads instantly, pre-labelled with their name and a unique UKRPSS reference number. Email it to your supplier as an attachment. The supplier opens it in any web browser, completes 52 questions across 7 sections and clicks "Export for Dashboard" to generate a small response file.

Load the responses

When the supplier emails back their response file, drag and drop it onto the tool's Load Responses page. The response is matched to the supplier automatically using their reference number. You can load responses from multiple suppliers and build up a complete picture of your supply chain over time.

Review the risk dashboard

The Risk Dashboard shows every supplier's score and accreditation level alongside a full section-by-section heatmap. Red and amber flags identify which suppliers need urgent attention and in which specific areas. Use the dashboard as evidence of your supply chain assurance process in tenders, NHS contracts and regulatory audits.

The assessment

Seven sections. 52 questions.

Every question has four answers — Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum — mapped to the level of control maturity. No ambiguity. No interpretation required.

Section 1 · 8 questions — 32 points

Governance & Accountability

Senior leadership accountability, board reporting, risk register inclusion, escalation routes and annual strategic review.

Section 2 · 8 questions — 32 points

Policies & Procedures

Modern slavery policy, approval cycles, public statement, prohibited practices, supplier code of conduct and cross-functional alignment.

Section 3 · 8 questions — 32 points

Risk Assessment & Supply Chain Mapping

Tier 1 supplier mapping, geographic risk, sector risk categorisation, risk scoring methodology and new supplier screening.

Section 4 · 8 questions — 32 points

Due Diligence & Controls

Supplier questionnaires, contract clauses, flow-down requirements, evidence collection, audits, corrective action and sanctions screening.

Section 5 · 6 questions — 24 points

Worker Protection & Reporting

Whistleblowing channels, external access for supply chain workers, investigation processes, contracts in accessible languages and freedom from coercion.

Section 6 · 6 questions — 24 points

Training & Capability

Staff awareness training, procurement team capability, supplier guidance, completion monitoring, onboarding and leadership training.

Section 7 · 8 questions — 32 points · Maximum total: 208 points

KPIs & Continuous Improvement

Programme KPIs, supplier risk assessment metrics, high-risk supplier review rates, incident logging, remediation evidence, annual improvement plans and public transparency.

Accreditation

Four levels. One clear pathway.

Scores translate directly into UKRPSS accreditation levels you can reference in tenders, NHS contracts and public-facing materials.

Bronze

52–92

points out of 208

Basic awareness. Policy may exist but governance, due diligence and supply chain mapping are limited. Improvement plan required before major NHS contract submissions.

Silver

93–134

points out of 208

Good foundation. Documented policies, supplier screening and some training in place. Suitable for many contracts but gaps remain in due diligence and measurement.

Gold

135–174

points out of 208

Strong controls. Board-level accountability, risk-based audits, whistleblowing routes and KPI measurement. Suitable for most public sector frameworks and NHS contracts.

Platinum

175–208

points out of 208

Industry-leading. Continuous monitoring, independent assurance, public transparency and evidenced year-on-year improvement. Sets the benchmark for responsible supply chain management.

Get the tool

A £500–2,000 audit. For £295.

Same structured process. Same documented evidence. Self-service, instant download, desktop application.

SME · Up to 25 suppliers · Desktop download · UK public sector

UKRPSS Supply Chain Assessment Tool

^£295

+ VAT (£354 inc. VAT)

one-time · instant download · yours forever · no expiry

Everything you need to assess up to 25 suppliers against modern slavery and responsible procurement standards — and produce a documented risk dashboard as evidence of compliance.

Supply Chain Assessment Manager — create, send and track assessments
Supplier Assessment Form — 52 questions, 7 sections, pre-labelled per supplier
Risk Dashboard — heatmap, section scores, accreditation levels, risk flags
UKRPSS accreditation pathway — Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum
Aligned to NHS Regulations 2025, PPN 009 and Procurement Act 2023
Runs entirely on your desktop — no platform, no login, no cloud
Up to 25 suppliers per licence — designed for SMEs
No subscription · No per-tender fee · Use it indefinitely

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UK organisations only · All prices exclusive of VAT · UK VAT at 20% applies · SMEs with up to 25 active suppliers

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Why trust this

"This tool was built on the same assessment process we use with NHS trusts, prime contractors and local authorities. The scoring framework is identical — we just removed the consultant."

bidpiston by ebida · ex-Public Sector Procurement Directors

Built by ex-procurement directors

The people who built this tool have sat on modern slavery evaluation panels and reviewed supplier assurance evidence from the buyer side. The 52 questions reflect what evaluators actually want to see.
Produces documented evidence

The risk dashboard, heatmap and supplier scores are all downloadable and printable. Use them as evidence of your supply chain assurance process in tender submissions, contract audits and NHS standard contract compliance.
Your data stays on your desktop

All supplier data is stored locally in your browser. Nothing is uploaded to any server. No cloud account. No data sharing. You retain full control of your supply chain assessment information.
One purchase. Reassess annually.

No subscription. No per-supplier fee. Buy once and reassess your supply chain every year as legislation evolves and suppliers improve. Annual reassessment takes 20–30 minutes per supplier.

Limited offer — ends November 2026

Free Modern Slavery Compliance Pack Wizard (worth £295)

Buy this tool and receive the Modern Slavery Compliance Pack Wizard at no extra cost. A 15-stage AI wizard that builds your complete compliance pack — statement, policy, supplier due diligence process and board approval checklist. Runs in ChatGPT or Claude.

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Your supply chain. Assessed.

NHS Regulations 2025 are in force — start your supply chain assessment today

Up to 25 suppliers · 52 questions · live risk dashboard · UKRPSS accreditation

£295 + VAT

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