GR IJsselgemeenten

What GR IJsselgemeenten does

GR IJsselgemeenten is a Dutch government shared-services entity (gemeenschappelijke regeling) established in 2015 to consolidate Social Affairs administration for the municipalities of Capelle aan den IJssel, Krimpen aan den IJssel, and Zuidplas, and to deliver shared ICT services for Capelle and Krimpen. Headquartered in Capelle aan den IJssel, the organization operates as a public-sector joint arrangement rather than a private company, governed jointly by the three participating municipalities with no external equity ownership. Its mandate covers benefits administration (bijstand, IOAW, IOAZ, Bbz, supplementary income), employment support through the Werkplein IJsselgemeenten job center and the Werkcentrum Rijnmond regional consortium, sheltered-work coordination, debt recovery, and municipal ICT infrastructure.

The technology stack centers on a citizen-facing digital platform anchored by the Mijn Inkomen portal (DigiD-secured self-service for benefit management, document submission, and payment specifications), the IJsselAssist chatbot for automated citizen assistance, online appointment scheduling (Afspraak Maken), secure document submission (Verzenden documenten), and the eloket digital forms portal. Back-office systems include a Peppol e-invoicing pipeline and document management infrastructure shared across municipalities. Under executive René van Hemert, the organization serves a customer base consisting exclusively of the three participating municipalities, with downstream beneficiaries including benefit recipients, Ukrainian refugees, youth (under 27), people with disabilities, regional employers, and status holders referred through partnerships with ASVZ, Promen, Calibris Advies, UWV, RBZ Rotterdam, Welzijn Capelle, KrimpenWijzer, De Postkamer, libraries, and Doorstroompunt. Revenue is entirely derived from municipal contributions under a managed-services funding model, with customer satisfaction reported at 8.2/10 across a survey of 365 benefit recipients and 65 debt-assistance clients.

Name

GR IJsselgemeenten

Legal name

De gemeenschappelijke regeling IJsselgemeenten

Website

https://ijsselgemeenten.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Short description

GR IJsselgemeenten is a Dutch government joint arrangement providing Social Affairs administration, employment services, and ICT for the municipalities of Capelle aan den IJssel, Krimpen aan den IJssel, and Zuidplas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Social Welfare Services

NAICS

Social Assistance (624), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Employer of Record (EOR) & Global Payroll (FSAMAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Labor, Social Protection & Occupational Safety Standards Cooperation (BPADANAM), HRIS/HCM Implementation & EOR Platform Services (BPACAHAJ)

Keywords

• Social welfare administration
• Employment services
• Municipal ICT services
• Benefits administration
• Public welfare programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Capelle Aan Den Ijssel

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Municipal Government Funding: Core operations funded through contributions from three participating municipalities: Capelle aan den IJssel, Krimpen aan den IJssel, and Zuidplas. Organization executes social affairs (Sociale Zaken) for all three municipalities and provides ICT services for Capelle and Krimpen.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

GR IJsselgemeenten is a Dutch intermunicipal cooperative that executes Social Affairs (Sociale Zaken) on behalf of three municipalities—Capelle aan den IJssel, Krimpen aan den IJssel, and Zuidplas—and delivers municipal ICT services to two of them. It administers statutory welfare benefits (bijstand, IOAW, IOAZ, Bbz) and operates the Werkplein IJsselgemeenten employment center to help residents find work, while providing digital tools such as Mijn Inkomen and IJsselAssist to enable online access to these services.

Product overview

GR IJsselgemeenten operates a multi-service digital platform providing social affairs and employment services for the municipalities of Capelle aan den IJssel, Krimpen aan den IJssel, and Zuidplas. The core offering includes the Mijn Inkomen citizen portal for income management and benefit administration, combined with the IJsselAssist chatbot for automated assistance, and the Verzenden documenten module for secure document submission. Additional services encompass the Werkplein IJsselgemeenten employment center, Werkcentrum Rijnmond regional job center, ICT services for municipalities, the eloket.ijsselgemeenten.nl forms portal, appointment scheduling through Afspraak Maken, and a quarterly newsletter. The organization provides both citizen-facing digital services and back-office operations for social security, employment assistance, and municipal ICT support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Werkcentrum Rijnmond: A partner collaboration within Werkcentrum Rijnmond providing advice and assistance on employment, career development, training, and facilities for employees, job seekers, and employers. Located at Werkplein IJsselgemeenten.
• Werkplein IJsselgemeenten
• Mijn Inkomen
• IJsselAssist

Products and services

• Sociale Zaken (Social Affairs)
• Werkplein IJsselgemeenten
• Municipale ICT-dienstverlening
• Mijn Inkomen
• IJsselAssist
• Werkcentrum Rijnmond partnership services

Quantifiable outcome

• Customer satisfaction score of 8.2 out of 10
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• Werkcentrum Rijnmond ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-stakeholder employment partnership including UWV (national employment service), municipalities, employer organizations, trade unions, educational institutions, SBB (Foundation for Cooperation on Vocational Education, Training and the Labour Market), and private training providers. Operates shared walk-in center at Werkplein IJsselgemeenten providing integrated employment services for workers, job seekers, and employers.
• PromencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial work company (sociaal werkbedrijf) providing sheltered workplace positions (beschut werk) for residents of Capelle, Krimpen, and Zuidplas with disabilities. Promen organizes positions both within its own facilities and through detachment to regular employers.
• ASVZmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare organization for disabled care (gehandicaptenzorg) partnering with IJsselgemeenten for the WelSlagen training program. Provides employment opportunities for graduates of the 15-week training program and offers BBL (work-based learning) positions for further qualification.
• Calibris AdviesmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCoaching and advisory organization providing personal coaches for the WelSlagen ASVZ training program. Coaches guide participants through motivation, perseverance, and workplace skills development during the 15-week disabled care training trajectory.
• Welzijn CapellesupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWelfare organization operating wijkwinkels (neighborhood shops) in Capelle aan den IJssel providing free form assistance, computer access, and referral services for residents navigating social services.
• KrimpenWijzersupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMunicipal service point in Krimpen aan den IJssel offering free form assistance and community support services, functioning as an access point for IJsselgemeenten services.
• De Postkamer (Stichting ZO!)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorService point in Zuidplas municipality providing form assistance and community support, serving as an access point for residents to receive help with IJsselgemeenten services.
• Regionaal Bureau Zelfstandigen (RBZ) RotterdammajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRegional office of Rotterdam municipality responsible for administering Bbz 2004 (Bijstand voor Zelfstandigen) for self-employed individuals. IJsselgemeenten refers self-employed clients requiring startup support or income assistance to RBZ for specialized entrepreneurship guidance.
• Je goed rechtsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLegal aid organization providing free legal assistance, information, advice, and support for status holders (asylum refugees with residence permit) in Capelle, Krimpen, and Zuidplas until December 31, 2026. Services cover employment contracts, allowances, benefits, and rights questions.
• Bibliotheek aan den IJsselsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPublic library serving Capelle and Krimpen municipalities, providing free computer access for residents to use IJsselgemeenten online services and search for employment.
• Bibliotheek de Groene VenensupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPublic library serving Zuidplas municipality, offering free computer access and digital assistance for residents to use IJsselgemeenten online services.
• DoorstroompuntsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducational support organization helping young people (18-23 years) who left school without a diploma return to education. Referrals come from Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs (DUO), municipalities, or other organizations. Coordinates with IJsselgemeenten for youth employment support.
• Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs (DUO)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational education execution service providing student financing and sharing data with Doorstroompunt about school dropouts without diploma (HAVO, VWO, MBO level 2 or higher). Enables identification of youth requiring education or employment support.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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