Receiving e-orders (purchase orders) via Peppol from government organisations and the order flip feature.
In addition to e-invoices, you can also receive e-orders (purchase orders) from government organisations via the Peppol network. A well-known example is the STAP scheme, where training providers received electronic purchase orders from the UWV.
A government organisation sends an electronic purchase order via Peppol to your eConnect organisation. The order appears in your Inbox and contains all order information: what was ordered, the quantity, the amount and the reference details.
After receiving the order, you can use the order flip feature to create the corresponding invoice in a single click. The relevant data from the order is automatically carried over to the invoice, so you can invoice immediately.
To receive e-orders via Peppol, you need the following:
The STAP scheme (Stimulering Arbeidsmarktpositie) was a subsidy programme from the UWV that enabled workers and job seekers to take training courses. Training providers participating in the scheme received purchase orders from the UWV via Peppol and then invoiced via the same route.
Note: the STAP scheme ended on 1 January 2024. However, the example illustrates well how e-orders via Peppol work, and similar government schemes may follow the same approach in the future.
The Peppol network supports two order profiles:
Via the eConnect PSB API, you can also process orders programmatically, including sending order responses and handling changes and cancellations.
Want to receive e-orders via Peppol? View the subscription options on the eConnect platform.
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