1st for Awarding Ltd
1st for Awarding is an Ofqual-recognised end-point assessment organisation (EPAO) based in Stockton-on-Tees, England, providing apprenticeship assessment services across business, digital, and creative standards. Founded in 2019, the company is Certified B Corp and has been recognized with industry awards.
Company facts
- Founded
- 2019
- Headquarters
- United Kingdom
About
1st for Awarding is a trusted partner for apprenticeship assessment and end-point assessment (EPA) across data, digital, business, professional and creative standards. Originally founded as 1st for EPA in 2019, the company rebranded to 1st for Awarding to reflect its expanded scope and commitment to excellence in assessment services. As an Ofqual-recognised assessment organisation (EPAO), the company provides expert-led assessments with comprehensive support built in from day one. The organisation specializes in conducting end-point assessments for apprentices, working with training providers and employers throughout the UK. Their assessment services cover multiple apprenticeship standards including Business & Administration, Digital, Foundation Apprenticeships, and Marketing & Creative pathways. 1st for Awarding has earned recognition as an award-winning organisation, being named Best New Business and Best Services Business at the prestigious Tees New Business Awards 2022. Additionally, the company has achieved Certified B Corp status, demonstrating its commitment to social enterprise principles and sustainable business practices. Their leadership team combines subject expertise with in-depth knowledge of the assessment landscape, using this expert-led approach to support providers and employers through sector challenges. The company emphasises that when apprentices succeed, everyone benefits, and they work towards long-term goals giving every apprentice a fair opportunity to succeed in their apprenticeship journey.