About Us

 The UK Responsible Procurement Supplier Standard (UKRPSS) exists to make responsible public-sector procurement clearer, more consistent, and more meaningful for both buyers and suppliers. Too often, suppliers are asked to repeatedly evidence the same commitments across multiple tenders, while buyers struggle to distinguish genuine capability from well-written promises. UKRPSS was created to address this gap by providing an independent, evidence-led standard that focuses on real implementation, transparency, and continuous improvement. 

Operated by ebida and delivered through the bidpiston portal, the Standard reflects a practical understanding of how public-sector procurement works in reality, balancing robust assurance with proportionality for organisations of all sizes. While endorsed by Atamis, UKRPSS remains platform-agnostic and framework-neutral, enabling suppliers to achieve accreditation once and reuse it with confidence across tenders, frameworks, and procurement portals. 

At its core, UKRPSS is about raising standards without raising barriers, supporting SMEs, encouraging measurable social and environmental impact, and helping buyers make better, more confident procurement decisions.