Public-sector organisations digitise procurement under strict compliance rules. eConnect connects government buyers and suppliers via Peppol BIS — the European standard for B2G e-invoicing — with one platform for invoices, e-orders and status messages across markets.
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eConnect is built for Peppol-first public sector traffic: standardised Peppol BIS invoices, e-orders and status messages, plus certifications government buyers expect (ISAE 3402 Type 2, ISO 27001, annual penetration tests). As proof of scale, eConnect also operates the Dutch Central Government Access Point on Peppol (Digipoort/Logius, awarded June 2023, live early 2024), including e-orders and SETU e-timecards for that national programme.
Send and receive government invoices, e-orders and status messages via Peppol BIS. One Access Point model for domestic and cross-border public-sector flows.
Annually renewed ISAE 3402 Type 2 and ISO 27001 certificates. Supplemented with annual penetration tests. The security standard that government organisations expect.
Full support for e-orders as part of government procurement digitisation. From quotation and order to delivery, status messages and invoice via the Peppol network.
As additional proof: eConnect processes e-invoices, e-orders and e-timecards for the Dutch Central Government via Peppol (Digipoort/Logius). Full inbound and outbound message traffic.
A proven method to activate suppliers for e-invoicing. At Province of Noord-Brabant, this resulted in more than 90% adoption within 3 months.
From Peppol BIS B2G traffic to supplier activation: functionality that meets public-sector requirements in multiple countries.
Government organisations from municipalities to executive agencies work with eConnect. Three examples that illustrate what is possible.
Province of Noord-Brabant was a pioneer in mandatory e-invoicing. Since 1 February 2021, the province no longer accepts paper or PDF invoices. With eConnect and the WeConnect supplier activation programme, the province achieved more than 90% e-invoices via Peppol within 3 months. The payment term decreased from 22 to 8 days. "eConnect has been a crucial part of this success!"
Dutch Chamber of Commerce (KVK) chose AFAS in combination with eConnect after a public tender. Via WeConnect, 900 suppliers were approached, after which 32,6% of the invoice flow was converted to e-invoices. Suppliers especially appreciate the fast payment (84%) and the certainty of delivery (87%).
Municipality of Alkmaar processes e-invoices via the eConnect platform. As a municipality, they experience the benefits of a standardised processing workflow that integrates with their existing financial systems.
Unit4 is eConnect's sector partner for the government sector. Government organisations that work with Unit4 Financials benefit from a direct integration with eConnect for e-invoicing and e-orders via Peppol.
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Peppol is the European standard network for secure, standardised exchange of invoices, orders and status messages between government organisations and their suppliers.
In the Netherlands, the Central Government has designated Peppol as the mandatory channel for invoice traffic with suppliers. The choice for Peppol is driven by three factors. First, security: every participant on the network is verified via a certified Access Point, effectively blocking ghost invoices and CEO fraud. Second, standardisation: all messages follow the Peppol BIS 3.0 specification, making invoices machine-readable and processable without manual intervention. Third, interoperability: Peppol works across borders in more than 40 countries, which is relevant for government organisations that procure internationally.
The eConnect platform has been the supplier of the Dutch Central Government Access Point on Peppol since early 2024 (Digipoort/Logius, awarded June 2023). Via this Access Point, the full inbound and outbound message traffic of the Central Government flows, including e-invoices, e-orders and e-timecards in SETU format. The Dutch Peppol Authority (NPa) supervises all Access Points in the Netherlands.
Yes, the platform meets all common certification and security requirements that government organisations impose on their IT suppliers.
The certification portfolio includes ISAE 3402 Type 2 (annually renewed, first audit July 2024), ISO 27001 (annually renewed) and annual independent penetration tests. ISAE 3402 Type 2 is the standard that government organisations use to assess whether a service provider demonstrably applies controlled processes. The audit is performed by an independent auditor and evaluates the effectiveness of internal controls over a period of at least six months.
All data processing takes place within the EU/EEA, in data centres in the Netherlands, Ireland and Western Europe. Additionally, the platform holds NEN 7510 certification, the security standard for the healthcare sector that is also valued by government organisations as additional evidence of data security.
The award as supplier of the Dutch Central Government Access Point on Peppol (Digipoort/Logius, June 2023) is a concrete confirmation that the platform meets the strictest government requirements. This process included an extensive security assessment and compliance review.
Via WeConnect, the supplier activation programme, suppliers are guided to e-invoicing in five steps, with proven results at major government organisations.
The programme starts with an analysis of the complete supplier base. Each supplier is compared against the optimal submission method: can this supplier already send e-invoices via Peppol, or is activation needed? Based on this analysis, a policy recommendation follows with a communication plan and incentives.
In the communication phase, suppliers receive personalised emails with tailored advice, including step-by-step instructions for their specific software package. Suppliers who do not respond are approached by the telephone activation desk. The monitoring system automatically detects suppliers who can already send e-invoices but are not yet doing so, and sends targeted reminders.
The results speak for themselves. At Province of Noord-Brabant, WeConnect achieved more than 90% adoption within three months and the payment term decreased from 22 to 8 days. At the Dutch Chamber of Commerce (KVK), 900 suppliers were approached and 32,6% of the invoice flow was converted. Suppliers especially appreciate the fast payment (84%) and the certainty of delivery (87%).
WeConnect is available in three variants: Managed (fully outsourced), Branded (campaign in client branding) and Standard (campaign setup and reporting).
Yes, the platform supports the full Purchase-to-Pay chain via Peppol, from quotation to invoice and all steps in between.
E-orders are an important part of government procurement digitisation. Via the Peppol network, government organisations can digitally send purchase orders to their suppliers in standardised UBL format. The supplier receives the order on the platform and can convert it to a sales invoice with one click via the order flip function. Data from the order (order number, line details, amounts) is automatically transferred to the invoice lines, preventing input errors and reducing processing time.
In addition to orders, order confirmations, packing slips and status messages are also exchanged via Peppol. The structured feedback loop with status messages gives both the government organisation and the supplier real-time insight into the processing status of each document. This is particularly valuable at large government organisations where thousands of invoices are processed per month.
The eConnect platform is a frontrunner in status messages via Peppol (active since 2015) and has contributed as a member of the lead group to the development of the e-return initiative commissioned by the Dutch Ministry of the Interior.
The platform serves government organisations at every level, from municipalities and provinces to executive agencies and the Central Government.
The most prominent reference is the Dutch Central Government itself. Since early 2024, the platform processes all e-invoices, e-orders and e-timecards for the Central Government via the Access Point on Peppol (Digipoort/Logius, awarded June 2023). This includes the full inbound and outbound message traffic.
Province of Noord-Brabant was a pioneer in mandatory e-invoicing. Since 1 February 2021, the province no longer accepts paper or PDF invoices. With WeConnect, more than 90% e-invoice adoption was achieved within three months and the payment term decreased from 22 to 8 days. The Dutch Chamber of Commerce (KVK) chose AFAS in combination with the eConnect platform after a public tender, after which 900 suppliers were approached via WeConnect.
Additionally, Municipality of Alkmaar, UWV, Municipality of Nijmegen, Utrecht University and multiple water authorities and safety regions work with the platform. UWV is an enterprise example with multiple payment flows, custom validation rules and a branded portal (uwv.econnect.eu). The combination of Peppol compliance, certifications and proven supplier activation makes the platform a trusted partner for the public sector.
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