Peppol Services

Peppol and NHS eProcurement: Simplifying the Supply Chain

Peppol (Pan-European Public Procurement OnLine) is a digital framework for the secure exchange of procurement data between NHS organizations (e.g., Trusts, ICBs) and their suppliers. By streamlining key transactions such as Purchase Orders, Invoices, Delivery Notes, Product Catalogues, and Price Lists, Peppol replaces outdated methods like paper, fax, email, and traditional EDI systems.

What is Peppol?

Peppol is a global eProcurement network that facilitates efficient, electronic communication between suppliers and NHS organisations. Since 2020, Peppol has expanded beyond Europe and is now widely adopted across the NHS in England, Wales, and increasingly in Scotland and Northern Ireland, offering a unified format for supply chain transactions.

Peppol Access Point Providers (APPs)

Certified Access Point Providers (APPs) are the gatekeepers for transmitting data within the Peppol network. They ensure secure, standards-compliant exchanges between trading partners. Only approved APPs, like EDI Plus, are authorised to facilitate these transactions, helping businesses integrate seamlessly into the Peppol network.

Why Choose EDI Plus?

As a certified Peppol Service Provider, EDI Plus enables NHS Trusts and suppliers to exchange procurement documents without requiring significant changes to existing systems. We support a wide range of formats and communication protocols, ensuring that your infrastructure is compatible with Peppol standards.

Transparent Pricing:

• No enrolment fee
• One-off data mapping fee during onboarding
• Annual subscription based on transaction volumes (pre-agreed)

Our straightforward pricing structure allows for clear budget control, with no hidden costs.

Dissatisfied with Your Current Peppol Integration?

If your current Peppol solution isn't meeting your needs, EDI Plus can help you:

• Reduce operational costs
• Speed up supplier onboarding
• Simplify ongoing EDI management

Switch to a cloud-based, fully managed solution with EDI Plus for a seamless experience that enhances efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Peppol for NHS Suppliers

To trade with the NHS, suppliers must adopt Peppol standards. EDI Plus helps businesses connect to the Peppol network without needing to modify their existing systems. We offer full integration with support for all major message formats and protocols, converting them to and from the required Peppol BIS formats.

Alternatively, you can use our hosted, fully managed service to send and receive documents in your preferred format or access the Peppol Portal for a simpler solution.

Peppol Portal Access

For suppliers with lower transaction volumes, our web-based Peppol Portal offers a simple and efficient way to manage Peppol transactions:

• View, download, and print Peppol orders
• Manage orders within your existing workflows
• Create and send electronic invoices and documents directly through the portal by “flipping” an order into an invoice or using a Freeform Invoice template.

We take care of the technical complexity, making EDI compliance straightforward and cost-effective.

Sending Freeform Invoices via the Peppol Portal

As government mandates for e-invoicing continue to expand globally, businesses increasingly need reliable solutions for sending e-invoices into the Peppol network. Our Peppol Portal enables businesses to manually create invoices using a free-form template and submit them directly to the network. This approach is particularly well suited to smaller businesses that send a limited number of invoices and require a flexible, low-volume solution, without needing an order in the system to base the invoice on.

Which NHS Trusts Are Peppol-Ready?

Wondering which NHS organisations are ready to exchange Peppol documents? We’ve created a directory to help you quickly identify which Peppol document types each NHS Trust supports:

🔗 [Who Is Peppol Ready – UK Directory]

For broader searches, you can also explore the official OpenPeppol global directory:

🔗 [OpenPeppol Directory]

Our UK-specific directory provides fast, targeted insights to help you identify the right NHS Trusts.

Already Using Peppol but Unhappy?

If you're already on Peppol but are dissatisfied with your current provider, switching to EDI Plus can help you:

• Lower costs
• Reach more NHS customers
• Eliminate manual order handling
• Reduce processing delays
• Improve the manageability and overall value of your EDI system

Make the switch to a modern, cloud-based solution and optimise your NHS eProcurement experience with EDI Plus.

Get in Touch
Need more information or ready to make the switch? Contact us today to learn how we can support your NHS eProcurement needs.