This will involve practical efforts to implement the scheme. So far, the pilots have sought to establish a workable model for the project.
A spokesman for the Department for Education and Skills said the pilots are looking to move into the next phase "over the next couple of months".
He said all the existing pilots are likely to be involved.
Mike More, chief executive of Suffolk County Council, said Suffolk would investigate linking its Explore Card, which gives transport discounts to young people, to the opportunity card.
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