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PEPPOL (Pan-European Public Procurement OnLine) is a framework that facilitates cross-border electronic purchasing and electronic invoicing.
PEPPOL (Pan-European Public Procurement OnLine) is a framework that facilitates cross-border electronic purchasing and electronic invoicing. It was developed to optimize and harmonize electronic procurement processes in Europe, promoting efficiency and interoperability between public authorities and companies. PEPPOL enables the secure and standardized exchange of procurement documents via its network.
Here are some key points about PEPPOL:
PEPPOL ist darauf ausgelegt, sicherzustellen, dass verschiedene eProcurement-Systeme nahtlos miteinander kommunizieren können. It provides standards and specifications for electronic documents such as invoices, purchase orders and catalogs.
The PEPPOL network consists of access points (APs) that connect participants to the PEPPOL infrastructure. Access points are certified service providers that facilitate the exchange of documents between senders and recipients.
The Business Interoperability Specifications (BIS) are the standard formats for electronic documents in the PEPPOL framework. These specifications ensure that documents are structured in a standardized way, enabling easy processing and integration.
PEPPOL uses the eDelivery network for the secure transmission of documents. eDelivery is part of the European Commission's Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) program, which supports digital service infrastructures.
Many European countries have mandated the use of PEPPOL for public procurement to improve transparency, reduce administrative costs and promote competition. Acceptance of PEPPOL is also growing outside Europe, with countries in Asia, Oceania and North America exploring or implementing PEPPOL standards.
Cost savings: Reduces administrative costs associated with paper-based processes.
Efficiency: Accelerates procurement processes through automation and standardization of document exchange.
Transparency: Increases transparency in public procurement through a clear and verifiable transaction history.
Accessibility: Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can participate more easily in public tenders across borders.
The PEPPOL framework is managed by OpenPEPPOL, an international non-profit organization that oversees the development and acceptance of PEPPOL standards. OpenPEPPOL works with stakeholders from the public and private sectors to ensure that the framework meets the needs of all participants.
In summary, PEPPOL provides a robust e-procurement and e-invoicing infrastructure that leads to greater efficiency, transparency and interoperability in cross-border transactions.
