Het NIC was founded in 1921 and has 100 years of experience in procurement for both the public and private sectors. Organizations everywhere are facing major challenges due to strict regulations concerning the transparency of tenders.

Our experts and specialists offer a critical sparring partner from consultancy to implementation of procurement solutions. This also implies that we have the courage to raise questions which are not considered by our clients.

You can rely on the expertise of our procurement professionals, interim managers, legal support or online marketplace.

(Semi-)Public sector

The 120 professionals of Het NIC are experts for organizations in the (semi-)public sector. We offer a national service throughout the Netherlands with offices in The Hague, Amsterdam, Eindhoven, Assen and Zwolle. In addition, you have access to our network of approximately 300 freelance interim professionals within the field of purchasing, facilities and logistics.

The NIC has been the purchasing consultancy for a hundred years! With a rich history that goes back to 1921, we emerged from the old Rijksinkoopbureau. We have always been at the forefront. We were pioneers even before procurement laws and regulations existed. All themes that still play a role today are anchored in our history. Every day we passionately dedicate ourselves to making our clients, society and each other better. We prevent waste, justify expenses and create a level playing field. So, when we've been, something has really changed.

Purchasing and tendering demand a lot from an organization. You want to be sure that your procurement or tendering project produces the right results, that the existing laws and regulations are followed, and that the process runs efficiently. The NIC specializes in purchasing and (European) tendering. Every year, our professionals supervise hundreds of procurement processes and (European) tenders for various clients.

You can think of this:

• Advice on and supervision of procurement processes and (European) tenders, from sourcing strategy and market consultations to the complete completion of a purchasing or tender process
• Legal services
• Purchasing Helpline
• Socially responsible procurement

Would you like temporary support for your contract management or contract management as an organization? Do you struggle with the question of how to get the maximum return from your contracts? Whether it is targeting, designing or performing, the NIC offers the right solution for all your issues regarding contract management and contract management in the strategic, tactical and operational areas.

You can think of this:

• Contract management
• NICV model for measuring contract management maturity
• Contract management as a service (CAAS)
• Legal services
• Contract Management Helpline

Do you want to optimize the purchasing function within your organization? It often turns out to be easier said than done. With the expertise of Het NIC it becomes possible.

The NIC has experienced auditors who have extensive knowledge of the specific characteristics of civil society organisations. We use different tools and methods and work with you to find the question behind the question in order to achieve effective improvements. 

You can think of this:

• NIC-ZIP model for measuring professionalism purchasing function
• Purchasing audits
• Spend analysis
• Purchasing and contract management device
• Drafting policy

Take the free scan of the professionalism of your purchasing function with the NIC ZIP model or contact us directly to discuss your needs.

We professionalise purchasing in the Netherlands. We do this as a consultancy partner and as a knowledge partner, through our own in-house training centre. NIC Academy was founded for professionals who want to learn more about the purchasing and contract management profession. This is the place where we multiply your knowledge of procurement and contract management. 

Our training courses are given by experienced trainers, often our own people, but also knowledge leaders from outside our organization. All experts in their field who like to share their knowledge. We are aware of the latest developments, understand what organizations and professionals need and translate theory into directly applicable knowledge.