E-procurement Knowledge Centre

Last checked on:
19 March 2026

E-procurement is the digitising of the entire process from ordering to payment, from e-order to e-invoice. It improves the efficiency of the purchasing process, simplifies record keeping, and makes procurement procedures for public contracts more transparent.

The E-procurement Knowledge Centre provides information and advice to suppliers to the central government, local authorities, and invoice portals on the exchange of digital messages, such as e-invoices. The E-procurement Knowledge Centre acts as the connecting factor to make the transition to digital business with the government as smooth as possible. 

What is e-invoicing?

E-invoices are sent and received digitally, in such a way that accounting software can process these invoices automatically. This is not done via email, but via secure, standardised networks. As a result the e-invoicing process is faster, safer, and reduces the risk of errors, because it involves hardly any manual work.

Would you like to know how to send e-invoices to the central government? Visit the website of the Helpdesk e-factureren to learn more.

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  • Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations
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